Vehicle recall 05V570000 · December 22, 2005
Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and 8 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V570000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 2005
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05KW7 & 1205E
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,995
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth C500 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Kenworth T2000 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Kenworth T600 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Kenworth T800 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Kenworth W900 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Peterbilt 357 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Peterbilt 378 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Peterbilt 379 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Peterbilt 385 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Peterbilt 387 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.