Recall 08V487000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 08V487000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 4,883 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
Defect Summary
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V022000 | Jan 19, 2026 | STEERING | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 219 |
| 25V795000 | Nov 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | PETERBILT | 62 |
| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | May 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | PETERBILT | 315 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 220,764 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 08V487000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724120 | Aug 17, 2008 | 2008 PETERBILT 386 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PETERBILT 386 TRACTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REGENERATION CYCLE RELATED TO THE DIESEL … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.