PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Oil Leak Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Kenworth T2000, T660, T700, T800, and W900 trucks, as well as model year 2009-2012 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with PACCAR MX engines. The recall involves 4,664 vehicles.

The defect involves the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the PACCAR MX engine, which may become loose. If the cap comes off, engine oil may partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components. If the engine is under significant load, these exhaust components may be hot, and the discharge of engine oil onto them may cause a fire.

Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap at no charge to the owner. The safety recall was expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

The recalled product

Product

PETERBILT, KENWORTH 384, T2000, T660, T700

Brand

PETERBILT

Manufacturer

PACCAR INCORPORATED

Category

Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks

Hazard

• fire
• fluid-leak

Affected units

4,664

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