NHTSA recall campaign
04V406000
ManufacturerPACCAR INCORPORATEDReported2004-08-17Affected106 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL ENGINES, PLUGS WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY CREATING STRESS AND CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN OIL LEAK.
Risk
THIS OIL LEAKAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ARRANGE FOR INSTALLATION OF A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →