2006-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others recall: diesel
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 23, 2008. It covers about 4,883 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,883
- reported
- Sep 23, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 18, 2008
- related complaints
- 18
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
- Risk
- A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 08V487000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T2000 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Kenworth T600 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Kenworth T660 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Kenworth T800 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Kenworth W900 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Peterbilt 365 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 367 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 379 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 384 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 386 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 387 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 388 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 389 2008-2009 20082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about engine problems.
2006 Kenworth T20002007 Kenworth T20002008 Kenworth T20002009 Kenworth T20002006 Kenworth T6002007 Kenworth T6002008 Kenworth T6002009 Kenworth T6002006 Kenworth T6602007 Kenworth T6602008 Kenworth T6602009 Kenworth T660
Questions about recall 08V487000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others diesel?
Yes. Recall 08V487000, reported on September 23, 2008, covers about 4,883 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V487000?
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
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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