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2007-2012 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T660 and others recall: tank assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 23, 2011. It covers about 4,664 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,664
reported
Feb 23, 2011
owners notified
Mar 4, 2011
related complaints
3

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Risk
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 11V127000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.

Questions about recall 11V127000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T660 and others tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 11V127000, reported on February 23, 2011, covers about 4,664 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V127000?

Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and 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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