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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V453000

2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Peterbilt 367 | 2011 Peterbilt 387 | 2011 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 365 | 2011 Peterbilt 386 | 2011 Peterbilt 384 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Published October 6, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 1, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V453000, published October 6, 2010 and initiated October 1, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Peterbilt 367 | 2011 Peterbilt 387 | 2011 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 365 | 2011 Peterbilt 386 | 2011 Peterbilt 384 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

What's the hazard

PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SEAL SUPPLIED BY A COMPONENT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE ACTUATOR MAY CAUSE EVENTUAL DELAMINATION OF THE SEAL. DELAMINATION OF THE SEAL MAY ALLOW ENGINE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE EGR VALVE ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PACCAR MX ENGINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

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Recall details

Brand
KENWORTH
Model
T700
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2011 KENWORTH T700 | 2011 PETERBILT 367 | 2011 PETERBILT 387 | 2011 PETERBILT 388 | 2011 PETERBILT 365 | 2011 PETERBILT 386 | 2011 PETERBILT 384 | 2011 KENWORTH T800 | 2011 KENWORTH W900 | 2011 KENWORTH T660
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Peterbilt 367 | 2011 Peterbilt 387 | 2011 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 365 | 2011 Peterbilt 386 | 2011 Peterbilt 384 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V453000 on October 6, 2010. Reported hazard: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SEAL SUPPLIED BY A COMPONENT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE ACTUATOR MAY CAUSE EVENTUAL DELAMINATION OF THE SEAL. DELAMINATION OF THE SEAL MAY ALLOW ENGINE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE EGR VALVE ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PACCAR MX ENGINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T700.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)