Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, And W900 Trucks Manufactured August 31, 2009, To April 20, 2015, And 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, And 384 Trucks Manufactured July 27, 2007, To April 28, 2015, And Equipped With Certain Cummins WeSTPort Isl G Engines. Excessive Engine Crankcase Pressures May Cause The 90-Degree Elbow Of The Vent Tube Assembly To Detach From The Crankcase Ventilation Breather, Possibly Allowing Engine Oil To Come Into Contact With Hot Surfaces.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
348
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V309000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If Engine Oil Comes Into Contact With A Hot Surface, There Is An Increased Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Cummins Will Notify Owners On Behalf Of Paccar, And Cummins Service Centers Will Administer The Repairs Which Include Securing The Ends Of The 90-Degree Elbow And Reprogramming The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) With Software That Can Adjust The Engine Output Under Misfire Conditions To Limit Crankcase Pressures. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 12, 2015. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000 Or Cummins Inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 15Kwh And 515-G.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20070727
End Of Manufacture
20150428
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4823
Date Owners Notified
20150612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20150526
Make Campaign Number
15KWH and 515-G