Recall 11V380000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2008-2012 PETERBILT 384
RECALL This recall affects up to 211 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V380000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 211 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 PETERBILT 384, 2008 PETERBILT 387, 2008 PETERBILT 388, 2008 PETERBILT 367, 2008 PETERBILT 587, 2008 PETERBILT 365, 2008 PETERBILT 386, 2010 PETERBILT 386, 2010 PETERBILT 387, 2010 PETERBILT 587, 2010 PETERBILT 388, 2010 PETERBILT 384, 2010 PETERBILT 367, 2010 PETERBILT 365, 2011 PETERBILT 384, 2011 PETERBILT 386, 2011 PETERBILT 365, 2011 PETERBILT 387, 2011 PETERBILT 388, 2011 PETERBILT 587, 2011 KENWORTH T700, 2011 PETERBILT 367, 2011 KENWORTH T800, 2011 KENWORTH T660, 2012 KENWORTH T700, 2012 KENWORTH T660, 2012 KENWORTH T800
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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