Large Recall NHTSA · 09V165000 Reported May 19, 2009

Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar

Q: What is recall 09V165000?

NHTSA recall 09V165000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 19, 2009. It addresses: Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 112,736 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 · 112,736 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V165000

Manufacturer Campaign

09KW4 & 509C

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

112,736

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 19, 2009

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Safety Consequence

An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.

Corrective Action

Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see recall 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 and kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

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 09V165000 or campaign 09KW4 & 509C.
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 09V165000

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

What is recall 09V165000?

NHTSA recall 09V165000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 19, 2009. It addresses: Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 112,736 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 09V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09KW4 & 509C. 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.