Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V161000 Reported June 7, 2000

Paccar/mudflaps

Q: What is recall 00V161000?

NHTSA recall 00V161000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 7, 2000. It addresses: Paccar/mudflaps. The recall affects approximately 111 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V161000

Manufacturer Campaign

500-E

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

111

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 7, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank.

Safety Consequence

This can result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 00V161000 or campaign 500-E.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V161000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V161000?

NHTSA recall 00V161000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 7, 2000. It addresses: Paccar/mudflaps. The recall affects approximately 111 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V161000 or the manufacturer campaign number 500-E. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.