2008 Kenworth C500 recall: engine and engine cooling
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 19, 2009. It covers about 112,736 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 112,736
- reported
- May 19, 2009
- owners notified
- May 5, 2009
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986, peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196 and kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 09V165000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 2008 2008
Questions about recall 09V165000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Kenworth C500 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 09V165000, reported on May 19, 2009, covers about 112,736 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V165000?
Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986, peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196 and kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
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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