NHTSA Recall 15V051000: Caliper (service brakes)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth K270.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15KWA and 115B |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | January 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
Safety risk
As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA (Kenworth) and 115B (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 15V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K270 | 2015 |
| Kenworth K370 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 210 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 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.