Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V244000 · announced June 11, 2013 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 4 units affected

The problem

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.

The risk

If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Kenworth T470
• 2014 Kenworth T800

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.