Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #07V353000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V353000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 85 affected units, FUEL PUMP FAILURE/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V353000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2007-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel pump failure/caterpillar

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 85

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 7071/07KWD

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V353000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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