Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V486000 Reported September 22, 2008

Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar

Paccar Incorporated · Engine And Engine Cooling · 263 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V486000
Manufacturer Campaign
08KWC 908H
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
263
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2008

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 08V486000 or campaign 08KWC 908H.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V486000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V486000?

NHTSA recall 08V486000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on September 22, 2008. It addresses: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 263 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V486000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08KWC 908H. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.