NHTSA recall 07V279000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 07V279000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 07KWB |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2007-06-28 |
| Owners notified | 2007-12-14 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 28968 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
What can happen
IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. REVISED OIL CAP RETENTION BASED ON THE ENGINE MODEL/CONFIGURATION WILL BE INCORPORATED TO PREVENT STEERING LOCK-UP. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWB.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2005 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
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| 2006 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2007 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2005 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2006 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2007 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2005 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2006 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
| 2007 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2004-08-08 to 2006-11-13. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| P001 | 2026-09-29. Service bulletin. "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list." |
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| 01-075 | 2019-12-04. Service bulletin. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. |
| TIB-E-055 | 2012-08-22. Service bulletin. KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE |
| TIB-E011 | 2011-08-16. Service bulletin. PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM |
| TIB-E-009 | 2011-08-16. Service bulletin. PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM |
| TSB-41-13 | 2009-03-25. Service bulletin. KENWORTH TRUCK: AIR INTAKE FOR PRE-2007 ISM ENGINE IN T800 SHORT HOOD CHASSIS. PREMATURE ENGINE WEAR DUE TO DIRT INGESTION INVOLVING THE 2002-07 T800 SHORT HOOD (SH) MODEL WITH CUMMINS ISM ENGINE. *PE |
| TIB-43-14 | 2009-01-29. Service bulletin. KENWORTH CHASSIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) GASKET CAMPAIGN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. CHASSIS MODELS AFFECTED T2000, T660,T800 AND W900. MODEL YEARS 2005-08 *PE |
| TIB-41-12 | 2009-01-29. Service bulletin. KENWORTH TRUCKS: THE INLET PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR ISX ENGINES. THE KENWORTH AIR INLET PIPE TO THE ISX TURBO MAY BECOME DETACHED. CHASSIS AFFECTED T2000, T800, AND W900. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| TIB-44-17 | 2009-01-28. Service bulletin. KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE |
| 43-12 | 2008-09-05. Service bulletin. KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. KENWORTH (PACCAR CO): CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) FLEX PIPE INSPECTIONS. CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES, C9, C13 OR C15, SHOULD HAVE THE CGI FLEX PIPE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 1/15/09. MODEL T2000, T660, T800 AND W900; YEARS 2005-2008. *PE UPDATED 1/27/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *8PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.