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NHTSA Recall 06V446000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control)

PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 116 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kenworth T2000.

116
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2007
owners notified (January 10)
NHTSA campaign06V446000
Manufacturer campaign06KW4
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL
Report receivedNovember 24, 2006
Owner notificationJanuary 10, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.

Safety risk

A light application of the brakes will not deactivate the cruise control and the system will have to be shut off by the dash switch. This could lead to unintended acceleration and a crash without warning.

Remedy

Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. The recall began on january 10, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 06kw4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V446000

Make and modelModel years
Kenworth T20002007, 2008
Kenworth T3002006
Kenworth T8002007, 2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.