NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Kenworth K300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Kenworth K300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Kenworth K300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #15V206000Reported April 7, 2015 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 379 vehicles
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
Safety consequence
If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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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