Vehicle recall 14V439000 · July 21, 2014
Peterbilt 210, Peterbilt 320 and 3 more models
The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V439000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2014
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14KWH,714-G
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,966
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth K300 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Peterbilt 210 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Peterbilt 220 (2015): 2015
- Peterbilt 320 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Peterbilt Model 220 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
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