KW and Peterbuilt recall

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  1. Mar 6, 2017 #1
    quatto

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    http://www.landlinemag.com/BizBuzz.aspx#862

    Paccar is recalling more than 400 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents that cite an issue with the fuel system. According to NHTSA, the problem affects model years ranging from 2015 to 2018.

    More specifically, the plastic fuel tee fittings may leak fuel in the engine compartment. A potential fire can occur if this fuel leak reaches an ignition source.

    The following trucks are affected by the recall:

    • 2015-2018 Kenworth K370
    • 2015-2018 Kenworth T680
    • 2015-2018 Kenworth T880
    • 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567
    • 2017-2018 Peterbilt 579
    Owners will be notified and dealers will replace the fuel tees for free. A notification schedule has not been released. Questions can directed to Kenworth customer service at 425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 17KWA and 217-A.
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2017 #2
    boneebone

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    And that folks is why you don't use plastic in a rolling oven disguised as a truck.
     
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    Bean Jr.

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    There is a misconception that diesel is harder to set off than gasoline. It does have a higher flashpoint than gasoline, which is the temperature that it will ignite with a source of ignition. The autoignition point is lower than gasoline 410° vs 477°. Pretty easy with the heat of today's exhaust to set diesel off!
     
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    Tall Mike

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    I guess I'm safe for now those appear to be all aero trucks listed..

    aka mega fleet specials
     
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    AModelCat

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    All in the quest for lighter weights and lower cost to produce.

    Plastic has no place in trucks IMO. Tried and true steel, aluminum and brass. Heavier yes but at least the truck survives past the warranty period lol.
     
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    Oxbow

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    I'm not sure they are really heavier.
     
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    rank

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    You're right they're lighter
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2017 #8
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    My gut is telling me that these are only for Paccar MX powered chassis, they use lots of plastic fuel connections. I tried looking up the recall and it's not even listed in our system yet, last one available is 16KWA for a headlight issue.

    (BTW: I am a Kenworth dealer mechanic)
     
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    Belials

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    Paccar warranty manager here. No recall notices have been released as of yet. Haven't heard anything about it, either.
     
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    quatto

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    Are you saying the notice is false?
     
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