Kenworth K300: Vehicle speed control — cruise control

Affects Kenworth K300 · 2015–2016 — about 379 vehicles.

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational