Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2023 Kenworth T280 in Canada.
On certain trucks, the accelerator pedal could stick and cause the engine not to return to idle.
An engine that doesn't return to idle could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
On certain trucks, the glass for the side mirror(s) may not be properly attached. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the side mirror glass.
On certain trucks, the remote fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production. As a result, a fuel hose could disconnect and create a fuel leak. This could also cause the engine to stall while driving. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with an L9/PX-9 engine.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR and/or Cummins will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service centre to install improved fuel filter hoses.
On a small number of trucks, the bolts that attach the driveshaft may loosen. If this happens, the driveshaft could separate from the truck and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driveshaft bolts.
On certain trucks, when the brake pedal is fully applied and released quickly, the pedal plunger could jam or disconnect from the brake valve. If this happens, there could be a loss of service brakes.
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
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