2004-2006 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others recall: engine and engine cooling
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 22, 2005. It covers about 30,995 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30,995
- reported
- Dec 22, 2005
- owners notified
- Apr 17, 2006
- related complaints
- 9
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
- Risk
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309‑675‑6496, kenworth at 425‑828‑5440, or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
Recall number 05V570000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 2004-2006 200420052006
- Kenworth T2000 2004-2006 200420052006
- Kenworth T600 2004-2006 200420052006
- Kenworth T800 2004-2006 200420052006
- Kenworth W900 2004-2006 200420052006
- Peterbilt 357 2004-2006 200420052006
- Peterbilt 378 2004-2006 200420052006
- Peterbilt 379 2004-2006 200420052006
- Peterbilt 385 2004-2006 200420052006
- Peterbilt 387 2004-2006 200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about engine problems.
2004 Kenworth C5002005 Kenworth C5002006 Kenworth C5002004 Kenworth T20002005 Kenworth T20002006 Kenworth T20002004 Kenworth T6002005 Kenworth T6002006 Kenworth T6002004 Kenworth T8002005 Kenworth T8002006 Kenworth T800
Questions about recall 05V570000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 05V570000, reported on December 22, 2005, covers about 30,995 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V570000?
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309‑675‑6496, kenworth at 425‑828‑5440, or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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