CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
- Risk
- If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel pump cooling circuit screen that can become restricted, particularly during driving on long downhill grades. When this happens, the fuel line may burst.
A burst fuel line can leak fuel onto the road, creating a hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning and may not be able to restart, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Cummins will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen at no charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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