The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V443000·Announced 2017-07-13

PACCAR Recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Due to Fuel Pump Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2017-2018 Peterbilt and 2018 Kenworth trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines because a fuel pump drive gear could slip, causing an engine stall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, as well as 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. The recall involves 1,737 vehicles.

The defect involves a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft. This slippage can cause a loss of fuel pump function, resulting in an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400. PACCAR's number for this recall is C1909. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 367, 567, 579, 587
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
1,737

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (10)

  • 367
  • 567
  • 579
  • 587
  • 389
  • T680
  • T880
  • T800
  • C500
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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