Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #11V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V127000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 4,664 affected units, KENWORTH/PETERBILT/CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER CAP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V127000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2011-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Kenworth/peterbilt/centrifugal spinner cap
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 4,664

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E026R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence Summary: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-q2gn~q6cj-x7ux
NHTSA ID: 11V127000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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