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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V510📅 Oct 3, 2008

2008–2009 Peterbilt 320 recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Paccar is recalling 60 my 2008-2009 320 trucks equipped with caterpillar C13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

💥 The risk

This may result in a fire hazard.

🔧 The fix

Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair this vehicle (please see 08E054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

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
08V510000
Manufacturer recall #
908I
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
60
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-447-4986
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 7, 2009
Built
Sep 12, 2006 – Aug 18, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Paccar/peterbilt recall no. 908I.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V510 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V510?

2008–2009 Peterbilt 320. 60 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Peterbilt dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-447-4986.