Vehicle recall 08V487000 · September 23, 2008
Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and 11 more models
Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the DPF on the roadway.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V487000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KWD 908G
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,883
- 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 T2000 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Kenworth T600 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Kenworth T660 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Kenworth T800 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Kenworth W900 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Peterbilt 365 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 367 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 379 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 384 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 386 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 387 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 388 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 389 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.