NHTSA Recall 14V486000: Fuel system, diesel
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,045 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Kenworth K270.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V486000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14KWJ, 814-H |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | August 7, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Safety risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The notification schedule for this recall ran July 29 to December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-3713. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWJ. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 814-H.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V486000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K270 | 2015 |
| Kenworth K370 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T270 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2015 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 210 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 325 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 382 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2015 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2015 |
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.