Kenworth T700 2008

Model T700 made in 2008 by Kenworth got 1 recall as well as 29 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, other .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11V127000PACCAR INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)4664MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/23/201102/25/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar 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.
Consequence SummaryThe discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
SB-13-3408/26/201110041349Ready09/27/2011
SB-13-3408/26/201110041349Kenworth: trailer brakes will not release. *rm09/27/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there have been updates to the engine. *rm08/29/2011
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there have been updates to the engine software. *rm08/29/2011
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Ready08/29/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TIB-E-02003/28/201110040178Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E-02003/28/201110040178Paccar: a coolant sieve must be removed at the first engine oil change. *rm08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
TIB-42-4807/06/201110040167Ready08/16/2011
TIB-42-4807/06/201110040167Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm08/16/2011
TIB-42-04308/01/201110040166Ready08/16/2011
TIB-42-04308/01/201110040166Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TIB-41-01408/01/201110040165Ready08/16/2011
TIB-41-01408/01/201110040165Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting. *rm08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there have been updates to the engine. *rm08/29/2011
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Ready08/29/2011
TIB-E-02301/27/201110040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there have been updates to the engine software. *rm08/29/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm08/16/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Ready08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
TIB-E-05507/09/201210045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe08/22/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm08/16/2011
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Ready08/16/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TIB-E-05306/21/201210044799Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe07/31/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TIB-E-05306/21/201210044799Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe07/31/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
TIB-03-04408/05/201110040039Paccar inc: programming campaign to allow proper warning time before fuel tank is empty. *rm08/12/2011
TIB-03-04408/05/201110040039Ready08/12/2011
(PWS)
TIB-44-02407/18/201210045239Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging. *pe08/22/2012
TIB-44-02407/18/201210045239Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging. *pe08/22/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
TIB-E03708/29/201110041350Kenworth: power steering pump spool valve does not meet quality standards. there may be a lack of steering assist or hard steering at idle. *rm09/27/2011
TIB-E03708/29/201110041350Ready09/27/2011