NHTSA recall 08V486000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 08V486000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 08KWC 908H |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2008-09-22 |
| Owners notified | 2008-09-05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Units potentially affected | 263 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
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.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KWC AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 908H.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
| 2008 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2007-01-08 to 2008-07-14. |
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| 2009 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2007-01-08 to 2008-07-14. |
| 2008 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2007-01-08 to 2008-07-14. |
| 2009 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2007-01-08 to 2008-07-14. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 365 | Built 2007-05-23 to 2008-08-04. |
| 2009 PETERBILT 365 | Built 2007-05-23 to 2008-08-04. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 384 | Built 2007-05-23 to 2008-08-04. |
| 2009 PETERBILT 384 | Built 2007-05-23 to 2008-08-04. |
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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| 43-067 | 2020-07-03. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper. |
| 18PBB | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software. |
| 20 PBC | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software. |
| 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. |
| 608-1 | 2008-11-08. Service bulletin. PETERBILT: TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES BETWEEN 1/16/08-6/10/08. DUE TO A MATERIAL ERROR, CERTAIN VEHICLES ORDERED WITH OPTIONAL C-BRAKE BY CUMMINS (OPTION CODE NUMBER 2812140) DID NOT RECEIVE A C-BRAKE ON THE ENGINE. *PE |
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