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2013 PETERBILT 210 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 PETERBILT 210

The 2013 PETERBILT 210 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.

Recalls for the 2013 PETERBILT 210

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 PETERBILT 210, potentially affecting up to 6,201 vehicles.

Recall 17V554000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 2,975 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.

Consequence: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October...

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Recall 14V439000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,966 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.

Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29,...

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Recall 14V014000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

| 828 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to...

Consequence: If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall...

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Recall 12V490000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 432 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated...

Consequence: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 PETERBILT 210

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PETERBILT 210.

Safety Rating for the 2013 PETERBILT 210

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PETERBILT 210 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PETERBILT 210

PACCAR Incorporated has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PETERBILT 210. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

FRN10141 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. MODELS 579 AND 567 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 01/29/2013 AND 04/301/2014 HAS FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. *LJ

SB-14-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

PETERBILT: TRANSITION PLAN AVAILABLE FOR DAVIE4 DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS. MODELS 220, 210. *PE

RN-413-3 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

PETERBILT: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE FRAME RAIL AND CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE AND THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THAT IS INADEQUATE AND TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY CORRECT CONDITION. MODEL 210/220. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

RN-413-3 — EQUIPMENT

PETERBILT: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE FRAME RAIL AND CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE AND THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THAT IS INADEQUATE AND TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY CORRECT CONDITION. MODEL 210/220. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PETERBILT 210

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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