Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V486000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V486000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 263 affected units, CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V486000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2008-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 263

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KWC 908H
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V486000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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