Peterbilt 220 2012

• Recall 126460 [USA]: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks. These lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on october 2730, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.
  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.

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• Recall 101097 [USA]: If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or dc-dc converter, free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14kwd. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213j.
  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.

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• Recall 92086 [USA]: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
  kenworth's recall campaign number is 12kwg.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012c. 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.

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• Recall 2014305 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain trucks equipped with sure power power distribution modules, excessive play in electrical connections may result in unexpected loss of exterior lighting, anti-lock braking system and/or windshield wipers, as well as engine shutdown. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: owners will be instructed to install nylon tie wraps to temporarily secure electrical connectors. Once repair parts become available, dealers will install connector securement devices.

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• Recall 2014021 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles equipped with sure power battery equalizers and/or convertors, the equalizer and/or convertor could develop an internal short circuit, resulting in a risk of overheating, smoke and/or fire. This may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: delaers will replace affected converters and/or equalizers.

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• Recall 2012336 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain trucks fail to conform to canada motor vehicle safety standard 108 – lighting system and retroreflective devices. Specifically, the fog lamps can be activated with the high beam headlamps; the daytime running lamps are not deactivated when the headlamp control is switched to the on position, and; the high beam headlamps can be activated while the daytime running lamps are illuminated. Correction: dealers will install a jumper wiring harness between the chassis harness and the power distribution center.

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