Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2012 Kenworth T2000, T660, T700, T800, And W900, As Well As Model Year 2009-2012 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, And 587 Trucks Equipped With Paccar Mx Engines. The Oil Module Centrifugal Spinner Filter Cap In The Paccar Mx Engine May Become Loose, Possibly Allowing The Cap To Come Off And Engine Oil To Partially Discharge From The Oil Module Onto Exhaust Components.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
587
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V127000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Discharge Of Engine Oil Onto Exhaust Components Which Are Hot, Such As When The Engine Is Under Significant Load, May Cause A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Torque The Oil Module Filter Cap And Install A Secondary Retention Device On The Secondary Centrifugal Spinner Filter Cap. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During March 2011. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4664
Date Owners Notified
20110304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20110223
Make Campaign Number
E026R