NHTSA Recall 07V353000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2005 Peterbilt 201.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V353000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 7071/07KWD |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 10, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 and c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.
Safety risk
Loss of throttle can increase the risk of a crash and fuel leakage. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Remedy
Paccar will work with caterpillar to replace the fuel pump on affected chassis free of charge. Owners may contact caterpiller at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201, or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 7071 and kenworth recall no. 07kwd.customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V353000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 201 | 2005 |
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.