Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V051000 Reported January 30, 2015

Improperly torqued brake caliper bolts

Paccar Incorporated · Service Brakes, Air · 106 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V051000
Manufacturer Campaign
15KWA and 115B
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
106
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 30, 2015
Completion Rate
77.36

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 15V051000 or campaign 15KWA and 115B.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V051000?

NHTSA recall 15V051000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 30, 2015. It addresses: Improperly torqued brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 106 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15KWA and 115B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.