2014 KENWORTH C550 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 KENWORTH C550
The 2014 KENWORTH C550 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, SEAT BELTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 KENWORTH C550
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 KENWORTH C550, potentially affecting up to 115,221 vehicles.
Recall 15V271000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 104,807 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Consequence: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 14V013000 — SEAT BELTS
| 10,414 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 KENWORTH C550
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KENWORTH C550.
Safety Rating for the 2014 KENWORTH C550
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 KENWORTH C550 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 KENWORTH C550
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 KENWORTH C550. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7-17 — WHEELS:HUB
Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 KENWORTH C550
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH C550
- 2011 KENWORTH C550 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH C550 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH C550 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH C550 (current)
- 2015 KENWORTH C550 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH C550 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints