Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year Kenworth And Peterbilt Vehicles. A Manufacturing Defect In The Seal Supplied By A Component Manufacturer Installed On The Output Shaft Of The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Egr) Valve Actuator May Cause Eventual Delamination Of The Seal. Delamination Of The Seal May Allow Engine Oil To Leak From The Egr Valve Onto Exhaust Components.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
384
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
10V453000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Effect Of Defect
The Leaking Of Engine Oil Onto Hot Exhaust Components, Such As When The Engine Is Under Significant Load, May Create The Possibility Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Egr Valve Assembly On The Subject Vehicles Equipped With The Paccar Mx Engine. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 29, 2010. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20100413
End Of Manufacture
20100803
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
384
Date Owners Notified
20101029
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20101001
Make Campaign Number
E008R