2005-2007 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others recall: engine and engine cooling
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on June 28, 2007. It covers about 28,968 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,968
- reported
- Jun 28, 2007
- owners notified
- Dec 14, 2007
- related complaints
- 2
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
- Risk
- If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or kenworth at 425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 07V279000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T2000 2005-2007 200520062007
- Kenworth T600 2005-2007 200520062007
- Kenworth T800 2005-2007 200520062007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
2005 Kenworth T20002006 Kenworth T20002007 Kenworth T20002005 Kenworth T6002006 Kenworth T6002007 Kenworth T6002005 Kenworth T8002006 Kenworth T8002007 Kenworth T800
Questions about recall 07V279000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 07V279000, reported on June 28, 2007, covers about 28,968 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V279000?
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or kenworth at 425‑828‑5440.
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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