NHTSA Recall 07V467000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2006 Kenworth T800.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V467000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | October 2, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain emergency vehicles equipped with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin. A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.
Safety risk
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Paccar is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
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 07V467000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T800 | 2006 |
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.