2007-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T800 and others recall: diesel

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 16, 2009. It covers about 1,098 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,098
reported: Jan 16, 2009
owners notified: Jan 28, 2009
related complaints: 8

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong: Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Risk: This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986, kenworth at 425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 09V019000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 09V019000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T800 and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 09V019000, reported on January 16, 2009, covers about 1,098 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V019000?

Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986, kenworth at 425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Kenworth T2000?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history