Recall 02V318001: 2002 Peterbilt 320 and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 27, 2002

Manufacturer

PACCAR, INC.

Potentially affected

16vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). The pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.

Possible consequence

Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Kenworth T3000 complaints
• 2002 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
• 2002 Peterbilt 3300 complaints