The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V657000·Announced 2018-09-21

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fuel Line Burst Risk

PACCAR is recalling 2017-2019 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line burst) that can cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. This recall involves 48,896 vehicles.

In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other motorists. Additionally, the engine may stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, which increases the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T680, W900, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
48,896

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 (13)

  • T880
  • T680
  • W900
  • T800
  • C500
  • 587
  • 567
  • 389
  • T600
  • T660
  • 386
  • 367
  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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