PACCAR IS RECALLING 263 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900 AND PETERBILT 365 AND 384 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH
— Recall Campaign #08V486000
PACCAR IS RECALLING 263 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900 AND PETERBILT 365 AND 384 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 263 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08V486000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08V486000 |
| Units affected: | 263 |
- Description:
- PACCAR IS RECALLING 263 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900 AND PETERBILT 365 AND 384 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes:
- KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KWC AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 908H.CUSTOMERS 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.