NHTSA Recall 09V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V019000; Date: Jan. 16, 2009
This may result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kenworth T2000; 2009 Kenworth T2000; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2007 Peterbilt 379; 2008 Peterbilt 379; 2009 Peterbilt 379; 2007 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2009 Peterbilt 387
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,098
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
How to Fix:
Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 09kw1 & peterbilt recall no. 108a. 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: Jan 28, 2009
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