NHTSA recall 07V353000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Peterbilt 201
Reported Aug 10, 200785 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 7071/07KWD
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar C7 and C9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.
The risk
Loss of throttle can increase the risk of a crash and fuel leakage. in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
The remedy
Paccar will work with caterpillar to replace the fuel pump on affected chassis free of charge. owners may contact caterpiller at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201, or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.