NHTSA recall 08V486000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Kenworth T800 and 3 more
Reported Sep 22, 2008263 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 08KWC 908HBuilt Jan 8, 2007 – Jul 14, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
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.