Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V279000 Reported June 28, 2007

Oil fill cap/caterpillar

Q: What is recall 07V279000?

NHTSA recall 07V279000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 28, 2007. It addresses: Oil fill cap/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 28,968 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 · 28,968 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07V279000

Manufacturer Campaign

07KWB

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

28,968

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 28, 2007

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.

Safety Consequence

If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. the recall began during december 2007. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

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 07V279000 or campaign 07KWB.
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 07V279000

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

What is recall 07V279000?

NHTSA recall 07V279000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 28, 2007. It addresses: Oil fill cap/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 28,968 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 07V279000 or the manufacturer campaign number 07KWB. 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.