NHTSA Campaign 07V153000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Apr 10, 2007 · 306 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
Consequence
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FILTER FOR THE DATE CODES OF THE SUSPECT FILTERS AND REPLACE THOSE HEATING ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2007 | 306 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2008 | 306 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2007 | 306 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2008 | 306 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2007 | 306 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2008 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 365 | 2007 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 365 | 2008 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2007 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2008 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2007 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2008 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 386 | 2005 | 306 |
| PETERBILT | 386 | 2007 | 306 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V153000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.