2014 PETERBILT 320 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
14V013000 on 01/23/2014
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
08/06/2013 - 11/02/2013
Affected:
10,414
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 equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
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.
Correction:
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 number for this campaign is 114-b.
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:
14V086000 on 03/04/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
01/20/2013 - 02/04/2014
Affected:
2,019
Defect:
Paccar inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 kenworth t440, t660, t800, and w900 tractor trailers manufactured january 23, 2013, through february 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured january 21, 2013, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g and isx12 g engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. paccar's recall numbers associated with this campaign are 14kwg (kenworth), and 214-c (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:
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:
15V108000 on 02/23/2015
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
07/20/2008 - 02/27/2014
Affected:
5,141
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured july 21, 2008, to february 28, 2014. the front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Consequence:
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notices on may 11, 2015. the recall began on april 4, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 215-c.
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:
15V309000 on 05/25/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
07/26/2007 - 04/27/2015
Affected:
4,823
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g.
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.

2014 PETERBILT 320 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
SB-11-13
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Peterbilt: an active fault code 3911, ammonia sensor communication, may be displayed and a repair strategy is being provided. model 320. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-130155
Component:
113200 electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Summary:
Cummins: the relays and fuses of aftertreatment systems, in wiring harness, is potentially not adequately secured via original equipment manufacture (oem) and have wire rubbing points, relay damage or rub points. *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
Bulletin:
RN-714-1
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Peterbilt: see document search button for owner letter. certain trucks, at time of assembly, may not have a properly seated upper reverse idler feed tube (oil supply line), resulting in bearings having reduced oil pressure. *pe
Bulletin:
15-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
Bulletin:
7-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.

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