Engine and engine coolingRecall 04V-406 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall 04V-406 covers 106 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V406000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL ENGINES, PLUGS WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY CREATING STRESS AND CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN OIL LEAK.
The risk
THIS OIL LEAKAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ARRANGE FOR INSTALLATION OF A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW4 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 804-D.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2004 to May 6, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.