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2008 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall


NHTSA Recall #	87760
NHTSA Compaign #	09V019000
MFG Compaign #	09KW1 & 108A
Manufacturer	PACCAR INCORPORATED
Supplier	PETERBILT
Brand	PETERBILT
Model	379
Model Year	2008
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Date of notification	28/01/09
Begin date of manufacuring	12/02/07
End date of manufacturing	12/12/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	16/01/09
Report created	16/01/09
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Estimated number of affected units	1098
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	This may result in a fire hazard.
Corrective action	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.
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov .

What is Recall?
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2008 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall

2008 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall

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