Peterbilt 388, 389 +8 more: Fuel system — tank assembly

Affects Peterbilt 388, 389, 387, 384, 367, 587, 320, 365, 330, 386 · 2007–2012 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE OIL MODULE FILTER CAP AND INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE ON THE SECONDARY CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

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