NHTSA recall 08V487000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 08V487000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 08KWD 908G |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2008-09-23 |
| Owners notified | 2008-09-18 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Units potentially affected | 4883 |
What is wrong
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
What can happen
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
The remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). 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. 08KWD AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 908G.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.
| 2006 KENWORTH T2000 | |
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| 2007 KENWORTH T2000 | |
| 2008 KENWORTH T2000 | |
| 2009 KENWORTH T2000 | |
| 2006 KENWORTH T600 | |
| 2007 KENWORTH T600 | |
| 2008 KENWORTH T600 | |
| 2009 KENWORTH T600 | |
| 2006 KENWORTH T660 | |
| 2007 KENWORTH T660 | |
| 2008 KENWORTH T660 | |
| 2009 KENWORTH T660 | |
| 2006 KENWORTH T800 | |
| 2007 KENWORTH T800 | |
| 2008 KENWORTH T800 | |
| 2009 KENWORTH T800 | |
| 2006 KENWORTH W900 | |
| 2007 KENWORTH W900 | |
| 2008 KENWORTH W900 | |
| 2009 KENWORTH W900 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 365 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 365 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 367 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 367 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 379 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 379 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 384 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 384 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 386 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 386 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 387 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 387 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 388 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 388 | |
| 2008 PETERBILT 389 | |
| 2009 PETERBILT 389 |
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. |
| 8110 | 2010-08-26. Service bulletin. CUMMINS ISX, OR CUMMINS ISM ENGINES EXPERIENCING A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FAN HUB BEARINGS. *KB |
| 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 |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.