NHTSA Recall 05V570000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V570000; Date: Dec. 22, 2005
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Kenworth C500; 2005 Kenworth C500; 2006 Kenworth C500; 2004 Kenworth T2000; 2005 Kenworth T2000; 2006 Kenworth T2000; 2004 Kenworth T600; 2005 Kenworth T600; 2006 Kenworth T600; 2004 Kenworth T800; 2005 Kenworth T800; 2006 Kenworth T800; 2004 Kenworth W900; 2005 Kenworth W900; 2006 Kenworth W900; 2004 Peterbilt 357; 2005 Peterbilt 357; 2006 Peterbilt 357; 2004 Peterbilt 378; 2005 Peterbilt 378; 2006 Peterbilt 378; 2004 Peterbilt 379; 2005 Peterbilt 379; 2006 Peterbilt 379; 2004 Peterbilt 385; 2005 Peterbilt 385; 2006 Peterbilt 385; 2004 Peterbilt 387; 2005 Peterbilt 387; 2006 Peterbilt 387
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 30,995
Recall Summary:
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
How to Fix:
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 17, 2006
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