Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V127000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/19/2007 to 02/23/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5045 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/23/2011 | 02/25/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: 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. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| TIB-E-046 | 01/24/2012 | 10043721 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. the original style oil filter cap system is being replaced by an improved oil filter cap lock system. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
| TIB-03-047 | 07/02/2012 | 10045242 | Kenworth: diagnostics indicate failed fuel level sensor function in repairs and before component is replaced, dial face should be cleaned and failure verified. all kenworth models with ohm dial or open card style fuel senders. * | 08/22/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: 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. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | |||||
| TIB-44-19 | 08/12/2011 | 10041346 | Ready | 09/27/2011 | |
| TIB-44-19 | 08/12/2011 | 10041346 | Paccar: water may seep between the wire insulation and potting of the fuel sensor. there may be an erratic false warning of water in fuel. *rm | 09/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-03-043 | 08/05/2011 | 10040038 | Ready | 08/12/2011 | |
| TIB-03-044 | 08/05/2011 | 10040039 | Ready | 08/12/2011 | |
| TIB-03-044 | 08/05/2011 | 10040039 | Paccar inc: programming campaign to allow proper warning time before fuel tank is empty. *rm | 08/12/2011 | |
| TIB-03-043 | 08/05/2011 | 10040038 | Paccar inc: fuel sensor indicating less than full when the tank is full. *rm | 08/12/2011 | |
| TIB-03-042 | 08/05/2011 | 10040037 | Ready | 08/12/2011 | |
| TIB-03-042 | 08/05/2011 | 10040037 | Paccar: the fuel sensors might not have a sealant plug which could lead to water intrusion, corrossion, and false readings. *rm | 08/12/2011 | |