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Paccar - Vehicle speed may unexpectedly increase
Official notice
7 Apr 2015
Last checked
7 Apr 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Vehicle speed may unexpectedly increase. If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash. Published 2015-04-07.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 415-e and 15kwc.
Units affected
379
Recall number
415-E and 15KWC
Official notice
2015-04-07
The hazard
The hazard
If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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Documents, notices & source
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