2013 PETERBILT 220 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
12V490000 on 10/08/2012
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
07/28/2011 - 09/26/2012
Affected:
432
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 equipment." the fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12kwg.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012c. 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.
Campaign:
14V014000 on 01/23/2014
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
12/13/2011 - 01/02/2014
Affected:
828
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 heat.
Consequence:
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Correction:
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 is 14kwd. peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213j.
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.
Campaign:
14V439000 on 07/20/2014
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
03/13/2012 - 07/09/2014
Affected:
1,966
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.
Correction:
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, 2015. for more information, peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 14kwh (kenworth), and 714-g (peterbilt).
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.
Campaign:
17V554000 on 09/07/2017
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
03/14/2011 - 08/14/2017
Affected:
2,977
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 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.
Correction:
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 2730, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.
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.

2013 PETERBILT 220 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
RN-413-3
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
RN-413-4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Peterbilt: to retain constant power to engine ecm, jumpers bc11211 and 092-5617, have been installed on certain epa model trucks. model 2013 210, 220. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-14-13
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Peterbilt: transition plan available for davie4 diagnostic tool for certain trucks. models 220, 210. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-E-097
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Peterbilt: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates due to an engine control unit (ecu) software issue, rear nox sensor, operating correctly. *pe

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