Vehicle recall 08V486000 · September 22, 2008
Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 384 and 2 more models
The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 263 my 2008-2009 kenworth T800, W900 and peterbilt 365 and 384 trucks equipped with C7 or C9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar (please see 08E042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 08KWC and peterbilt recall no. 908H.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
- 08V486000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KWC 908H
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 263
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T800 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth W900 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 365 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 384 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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