CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
- Risk
- As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA (Kenworth) and 115B (Peterbilt).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2015 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks built between July 21, 2014 and September 16, 2014 may have brake caliper bolts that were not properly torqued. Over time these bolts can loosen, which reduces the effectiveness of the air disc brakes.
Reduced braking power increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked. Dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten or replace any that are loose, as needed, at no cost to the owner.
If you own an affected truck, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 (recall 115B) or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (recall 15KWA), or take it to an authorized dealer. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K270 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K370 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 210 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2015 |