Peterbilt 367, 387 +4 more: Engine and engine cooling — gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Affects Peterbilt 367, 387, 388, 365, 386, 384 · 2011 — about 384 vehicles.

The hazard

THE LEAKING OF ENGINE OIL ONTO HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PACCAR MX ENGINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational