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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V127000

2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2009 Kenworth T2000 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2012 Kenworth T700 | 2009 Kenworth T700 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth T660 | 2007 Kenworth T2000 | 2007 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 387 | 2007 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 384 | 2007 Peterbilt 367 | 2012 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 367 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2010 Peterbilt 587 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Published February 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 23, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V127000, published February 25, 2011 and initiated February 23, 2011. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2009 Kenworth T2000 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2012 Kenworth T700 | 2009 Kenworth T700 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth T660 | 2007 Kenworth T2000 | 2007 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 387 | 2007 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 384 | 2007 Peterbilt 367 | 2012 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 367 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2010 Peterbilt 587 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
KENWORTH
Model
T2000
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2010 KENWORTH T2000 | 2009 KENWORTH T2000 | 2008 KENWORTH T660 | 2012 KENWORTH T700 | 2009 KENWORTH T700 | 2008 KENWORTH T800 | 2007 KENWORTH T660 | 2007 KENWORTH T2000 | 2007 PETERBILT 388 | 2008 PETERBILT 388 | 2011 PETERBILT 389 | 2008 PETERBILT 387 | 2007 PETERBILT 384 | 2008 PETERBILT 384 | 2007 PETERBILT 367 | 2012 PETERBILT 388 | 2008 PETERBILT 367 | 2008 KENWORTH W900 | 2010 PETERBILT 587 | 2012 PETERBILT 587
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2009 Kenworth T2000 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2012 Kenworth T700 | 2009 Kenworth T700 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth T660 | 2007 Kenworth T2000 | 2007 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 | 2011 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 387 | 2007 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 384 | 2007 Peterbilt 367 | 2012 Peterbilt 388 | 2008 Peterbilt 367 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2010 Peterbilt 587 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V127000 on February 25, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T2000.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)