NHTSA recall 07V153000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Kenworth T600 and 6 more
Reported Apr 10, 2007306 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 07KW5 & 307DBuilt Dec 4, 2006 – Feb 23, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
The remedy
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.