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2004 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Recall


NHTSA Recall #	60352
NHTSA Compaign #	05V570000
MFG Compaign #	05KW7 & 1205E
Manufacturer	PACCAR INCORPORATED
Supplier	PETERBILT
Brand	PETERBILT
Model	379
Model Year	2004
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of notification	17/04/06
Begin date of manufacuring	18/04/03
End date of manufacturing	09/09/05
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	22/12/05
Report created	22/12/05
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Estimated number of affected units	30995
Defect summary	On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence summary	The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective action	Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall notes	Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e. 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.

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2004 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

2004 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

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