Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V453000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V453000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 384 affected units, KENWORTH/PERTERBILT EGR VALVE SEAL OIL LEAK, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles. a manufacturing defect in the seal supplied by a component manufacturer installed on the output shaft of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve actuator may cause eventual delamination of the seal. delamination of the seal may allow engine oil to leak from the egr valve onto exhaust components.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the egr valve assembly on the subject vehicles equipped with the paccar mx engine. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 29, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V453000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2010-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Kenworth/perterbilt egr valve seal oil leak

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 384

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E008R

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles. a manufacturing defect in the seal supplied by a component manufacturer installed on the output shaft of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve actuator may cause eventual delamination of the seal. delamination of the seal may allow engine oil to leak from the egr valve onto exhaust components.

Consequence Summary: The leaking of engine oil onto hot exhaust components, such as when the engine is under significant load, may create the possibility of a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the egr valve assembly on the subject vehicles equipped with the paccar mx engine. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 29, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V453000

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