NHTSA Recall 14V810000: Air (parking brake)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,623 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Kenworth T270.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V810000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14KWP & 1214L (PB) |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | December 29, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Safety risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V810000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2015 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 587 | 2015 |
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.