Vehicle recall 09V019000 · January 16, 2009
Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 387 and 3 more models
The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 T800, W900, my 2008-2009 T2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with C15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
- Consequence
- This may result in a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 09KW1 & peterbilt recall no. 108A.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
- 09V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KW1 & 108A
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,098
- 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 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth T800 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth W900 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 379 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 387 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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