Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth C500 2017–2019
- Kenworth T600 2017–2019
- Kenworth T660 2017–2019
- Kenworth T680 2017–2019
- Kenworth T800 2017–2019
- Kenworth T880 2017–2019
- Kenworth W900 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 367 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 386 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 389 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 567 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 579 2017–2019
- Peterbilt 587 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V657000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48,896
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 25, 2016 to Aug 10, 2018
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.