2008, 2010–2011 Peterbilt 365 & 2008, 2010–2011 Peterbilt 367 + 8 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth T660, T700, and T800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
💥 The risk
If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
🔧 The fix
Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V380000
- Manufacturer recall #
- E038R
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 211
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2011
- Built
- Apr 20, 2010 – Jun 11, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. E038R.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .