NHTSA Recall 08V486000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V486000; Date: Sep. 22, 2008
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2009 Kenworth W900; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2009 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 384; 2009 Peterbilt 384
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 263
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 2008
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