Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V406000 Reported August 17, 2004

Paccar/cummins oil leak

Q: What is recall 04V406000?

NHTSA recall 04V406000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 17, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/cummins oil leak. The recall affects approximately 106 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 · 106 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V406000

Manufacturer Campaign

04KW4 & 804-D

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

106

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 17, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.

Safety Consequence

This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.

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 04V406000 or campaign 04KW4 & 804-D.
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 04V406000

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

What is recall 04V406000?

NHTSA recall 04V406000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 17, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/cummins oil leak. The recall affects approximately 106 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 04V406000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04KW4 & 804-D. 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.