Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022:
Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for methane warning system issue
Paccar is recalling approximately 1,107 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models because the methane detection systems in the trucks won’t function if the system loses power., according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
As a result, the driver could be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Trucks included in the recall are:
- 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579
- 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536
- 2017-2021 Kenworth T880
- 2016-2022 Kenworth T680
- 2018-2020 Kenworth T440
- 2020 Kenworth T270
- 2021 Kenworth T280
To correct the issue, dealers will re-wire the warning alarm for free. Owners can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 with recall number 21PBN, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 with recall number 21KWH. NHTSA’s recall number is 21V-00N.
Florida seeks input on potential truck parking expansion along I-4
The Florida Department of Transportation has planned two public meetings to discuss potential truck parking site alternatives along the I-4 corridor.
The meetings are part of FDOT’s Truck and Freight Alternative Site Analysis Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The purpose of the study is to review, refine and recommend viable concept sites for truck and freight parking potentially in Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties along the approximately 74.71-mile I-4 corridor, FDOT says.
The department adds that the analysis will include public engagement, engineering analysis and environmental assessment as part of the overall evaluation standpoint. Preliminary Concept Design will be performed for each recommended viable preliminary concept site in Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Volusia Counties, and may include additional sites per county if viable.
The first of the two planned meetings will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern regarding I-4 in Seminole County. Those willing to participate can do so virtually by registering in advance here; by calling into a listen-only line at 415-655-0052 and entering the passcode 970-201-133 when prompted; or in-person at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens – Safari Room in Sanford.
The second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern regarding I-4 in Orange County. Virtual registration is available here. Attendees can also join by calling a listen-only phone line at 562-247-8422 and entering the passcode 328-555-023 when prompted, or attending in-person at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando.
Additional public meetings for prospective truck parking sites along the I-4 corridor will be held in Osceola and Volusia counties in February, FDOT says.
