CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
- Risk
- If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 415-E and 15KWC.
- 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
Certain 2015-2016 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 220 trucks built between September 2014 and March 2015 have a cruise control problem. Each time the speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle's speed actually increases by one mile per hour instead of decreasing.
If a driver presses the button intending to slow down but the truck speeds up instead, the risk of a crash increases. This is especially concerning for heavy trucks, where speed changes and stopping distances are significant.
The repair is free. PACCAR will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the cab controller software at no charge. Owners can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K300 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 220 | 20152016 |