2006 KENWORTH C500 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 05V570000 on 12/21/2005
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 04/08/2003 - 12/13/2005
- Affected:
- 30,995
- Defect:
- On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
- Consequence:
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- Correction:
- Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06V391000 on 10/12/2006
- Component:
- Power train:driveline
- Manufactured:
- 03/14/2006 - 11/09/2006
- Affected:
- 572
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
- Consequence:
- This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V090000 on 03/08/2007
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 05/22/2005 - 01/13/2007
- Affected:
- 65
- Defect:
- Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. the vehicles were manufactured with a single valve system.
- Consequence:
- If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
- Correction:
- Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 07kw2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V107000 on 03/15/2007
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 02/05/2002 - 02/25/2007
- Affected:
- 4,592
- Defect:
- On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
- Consequence:
- If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V099000 on 03/03/2008
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
- Manufactured:
- 09/06/2004 - 01/18/2008
- Affected:
- 130
- Defect:
- Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.
- Consequence:
- Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2006 KENWORTH C500 TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- TIB-44-17
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-42-41
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. top tank replacement for c500 and w900 with isx; field campaign. early design top tanks on 1430 square inch radiators for 2007 emissions compliant engines can create c
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