Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
384
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V486000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20070523
End Of Manufacture
20080804
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
263
Date Owners Notified
20080905
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20080922
Make Campaign Number
08KWC 908H