2005–2007 Kenworth T2000 & 2005–2007 Kenworth T600 + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar C11, C13 or C15 engines, the oil fill cap CAN become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
💥 The risk
If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V279000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07KWB
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 28,968
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 14, 2007
- Built
- Aug 8, 2004 – Nov 13, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 07KWB.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.