Vehicle recall 09V165000 · May 19, 2009
2008 Kenworth C500
The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Consequence
- An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 and kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 09KW4 & peterbilt recall no. 509C.OWNERS 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
- 09V165000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KW4 & 509C
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112,736
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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 (2008): 2008
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