NHTSA Recall 09V165000: Engine and engine cooling
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112,736 vehicles. It affects 2008 Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V165000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09KW4 & 509C |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | May 19, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Safety risk
An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 and kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 09kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 509c.owners 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 09V165000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2008 |
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.