2008 PETERBILT 367 RECALL - #09V348000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PETERBILT 367 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
3/20/2007 - 7/7/2009 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/2009 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/2009 |
| # Affected |
135 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE SEE 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357). |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 09KW9 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 909-D.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for TIRES
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 PETERBILT 367 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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