Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch

NHTSA campaign 14V008000 · announced January 14, 2014 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 85 units affected

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year Kenworth T440 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2010, through September 23, 2013 and equipped with Allison transmissions, Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, and NAMUX2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable.

The risk

If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the connection on the engine harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early March 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWA.

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

• 2011 Kenworth T440
• 2012 Kenworth T440
• 2013 Kenworth T440
• 2014 Kenworth T440

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