NHTSA Recall 09V019000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,098 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kenworth T2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V019000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09KW1 & 108A |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | January 16, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Safety risk
This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 09kw1 & peterbilt recall no. 108a.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2008 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2007, 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.