NHTSA Recall 07V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V153000; Date: Apr. 10, 2007
The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Kenworth T600; 2008 Kenworth T600; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth W900; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2007 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2007 Peterbilt 367; 2008 Peterbilt 367; 2007 Peterbilt 379; 2008 Peterbilt 379; 2005 Peterbilt 386; 2007 Peterbilt 386
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 306
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kw5 & peterbilt recall no. 307d. Customers may 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: Mar 21, 2007
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