2015 Kenworth K270 & 2015 Kenworth K370 + 6 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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).
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V051000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15KWA and 115B
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 106
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 27, 2015
- Built
- Jul 21, 2014 – Sep 16, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.