2014 KENWORTH T440 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 KENWORTH T440 has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to various safety and mechanical components addressed in official recalls. Issues span across braking, lighting, engine components, and seat belt mechanisms.
There are 10 recalls for the 2014 KENWORTH T440 affecting systems including lighting, engine, braking, transmission, and passenger safety components. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and functionality.
Recalls- Entry step slip risk. Recall 13V243000 affects 19 trucks with misaligned tread plates on the entry steps, causing insufficient slip prevention. This increases the risk of injury when entering or exiting the cab. Dealers will install a new step assembly free of charge.
- Stop/Tail/Turn lamp failure. Recall 13V612000 covers 5,087 trucks where the plastic housing shrinkage may cause the bulb to fall out, resulting in non-functioning lights and violating FMVSS No. 108. Dealers will replace defective lamps at no cost.
- Engine oil fire hazard. Recall 15V309000 involves 4,823 trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive crankcase pressure can detach vent tubes, allowing oil to contact hot surfaces, raising fire risk. Repairs include securing vent tubes and ECM reprogramming.
- Neutral start interlock defect. Recall 14V008000 impacts 85 trucks where incorrect engine harness installation can disable the neutral start interlock, allowing the truck to start in gear and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and fix the harness connection.
- Seat belt buckle malfunction. Recall 14V013000 affects 10,414 trucks with IMMI-brand seat belt buckles that may partially engage the latch plate, making it difficult to unlatch. This may impede emergency egress. Dealers will inspect and replace buckles as needed.
- Intake manifold sensor freeze. Recall 14V086000 covers 2,019 trucks where condensation may freeze in cold weather and disrupt the intake manifold pressure sensor. This can cause elevated exhaust temperatures and increase fire risk. Dealers will update the ECM calibration.
- Hazard light override issue. Recall 15V458000 affects 12,551 trucks equipped with HID headlamps and DRLs which override hazard lights when the brake pedal is pressed over two seconds, reducing hazard light effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update cab controller software.
- Air brake system insufficiency. Recall 24V145000 involves 996 trucks with air tanks that have insufficient air volume, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install correctly sized air tanks free of charge.
- Wiper motor water intrusion. Recall 15V271000 impacts 104,807 trucks where water leaks into wiper motors, potentially causing intermittent wiper failure and electrical shorts, which could lead to fire. A remedy is under development; dealers will provide repairs once available.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2014 KENWORTH T440 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
140801
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 KENWORTH T440
996 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2008-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2021-2023 Kenworth T800B, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2014 KENWORTH T440
104807 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Risk: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2014 KENWORTH T440
4823 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2014 KENWORTH T440
12551 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 KENWORTH T440
2019 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
2014 KENWORTH T440
10414 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
2014 KENWORTH T440
85 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year Kenworth T440 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2010, through September 23, 2013 and equipped with Allison transmissions, Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, and NAMUX2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable.
Risk: If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 KENWORTH T440
5087 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
2014 KENWORTH T440
19 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T440 trucks manufactured July 19, 2012, through March 20, 2013. The tread plate is installed on the entry steps such that it does not align with the cab door opening. As such, it leaves a section of the step without sufficient slip prevention.
Risk: The absence of a slip-resistant surface could cause a person to slip and become injured while climbing into or out of the cab.
Complaints
No complaints found.