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NHTSA Recall 04V406000: Engine and engine cooling

PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kenworth T300.

106
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
NHTSA campaign04V406000
Manufacturer campaign04KW4 & 804-D
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedAugust 17, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.

Safety risk

This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 04kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 804-d.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V406000

Make and modelModel years
Kenworth T3002004
Peterbilt 3302004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.