Vehicle recall 15V309000 · May 26, 2015
Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 337 and 7 more models
Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Consequence
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V309000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2015
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWH and 515-G
- Owner notification
- June 12, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,823
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T440 (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Kenworth T800 (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Kenworth W900 (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Peterbilt 320 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 337 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 348 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 365 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 382 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 384 (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 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.