NHTSA Recall 08V486000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 263 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth T800.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V486000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08KWC 908H |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | September 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 5, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 263 my 2008-2009 kenworth t800, w900 and peterbilt 365 and 384 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08kwc and peterbilt recall no. 908h.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 08V486000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T800 | 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2008, 2009 |
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.