Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Tractors Equipped With Caterpillar Diesel Engines, The Variable Valve Actuation Oil Line May Wear Against The Sharp Edge Of The Cylinder Head If Not Positioned Correctly.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
387
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V570000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
The Oil Line May Be Cut On The Cylinder Head Causing An Oil Leak And A Possible Fire.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar, In ConjunCTIon With Paccar, Will Be ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign Free Of Charge. Owners May Call Caterpillar At 309-675-6496, Kenworth At 425-828-5440, Or Peterbilt At 940-591-4201.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030418
End Of Manufacture
20050909
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30995
Date Owners Notified
20060417
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20051222
Make Campaign Number
05KW7 & 1205E