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Paccar - Plastic fuel fittings may leak fuel
Official notice
15 Feb 2017
Last checked
15 Feb 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Plastic fuel fittings may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Published 2017-02-15.
What to do now
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.
Units affected
465
Recall number
17KWA and 217-A
Official notice
2017-02-15
The hazard
The hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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