NHTSA Campaign 04V406000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 17, 2004 · 106 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL ENGINES, PLUGS WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY CREATING STRESS AND CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN OIL LEAK.

Consequence

THIS OIL LEAKAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ARRANGE FOR INSTALLATION OF A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T300 2004 106
PETERBILT 330 2004 106

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V406000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.