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2009 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall


NHTSA Recall #	78688
NHTSA Compaign #	08V487000
MFG Compaign #	08KWD 908G
Manufacturer	PACCAR INCORPORATED
Supplier	PETERBILT
Brand	PETERBILT
Model	379
Model Year	2009
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Date of notification	18/09/08
Begin date of manufacuring	07/08/26
End date of manufacturing	07/08/26
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	23/09/08
Report created	25/09/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	4883
Defect summary	Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
Consequence summary	A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Corrective action	Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall notes	Kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g. Customers may 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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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall

2009 Peterbilt 379 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Recall

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