Recall 05V570000: 2004–2006 Kenworth W900 and 8 other models

Report received

Dec 22, 2005

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

30,995vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

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 tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.

Possible consequence

The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.

Remedy

Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, 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.

• 2004 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth T20003 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T20000 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T20007 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T6004 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth W9002 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth W9002 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 2004 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2004 Peterbilt 3781 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3781 complaints
• 2004 Peterbilt 3791 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3797 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3792 complaints
• 2004 Peterbilt 3871 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3872 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3870 complaints