KENWORTH C500 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V443000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-01 | 2017-07-13 | 2017-07-17 |
Production Dates: 2017-01-09 - 2017-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1909
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1737
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400. PACCAR's number for this recall is C1909.
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.
