2018 KENWORTH T600 RECALL - #18V657000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 KENWORTH T600 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/25/2016 - 8/10/2018 |
| Recalled on |
9/27/2018 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
11/21/2018 |
| # Affected |
48,896 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. |
| Consequences |
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081. |
| 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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