PETERBILT 348 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V391000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 348 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-30 2021-05-26 2021-05-26

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21KWC, 21PBD

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 612

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 "Kenworth" or 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.

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.