Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #18V657000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V657000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines Includes 48,896 affected units, Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the recall began november 21, 2018. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V657000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2018-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel line may burst if filter screen clogs

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 48,896

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18E081

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Consequence Summary: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the recall began november 21, 2018. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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