2009 KENWORTH C500 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
08V128000 on 03/20/2008
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:air
Manufactured:
01/15/2008 - 02/13/2008
Affected:
1,043
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
Consequence:
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. in such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. a vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kw3 and peterbilt recall no. 308e.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:
10V212000 on 05/18/2010
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
Manufactured:
10/23/2008 - 01/12/2010
Affected:
10
Defect:
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 c500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. during maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.
Consequence:
The contact can damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall number is 10kwc.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V212000 on 05/18/2010
Component:
Structure:body:hood
Manufactured:
10/23/2008 - 01/12/2010
Affected:
10
Defect:
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 c500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. during maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.
Consequence:
The contact can damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall number is 10kwc.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V308000 on 07/01/2010
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
05/13/2007 - 04/19/2009
Affected:
9,697
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. the circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence:
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 10kw-f & peterbilt recall no. 0610-d. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V203000 on 03/30/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/10/2006 - 09/08/2010
Affected:
5,831
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.
Consequence:
This could result in a fire.
Correction:
Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes:
Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwb & peterbilt safety recall no. 0311-a.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2009 KENWORTH C500 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
TIB-26-16
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. automatic transmission support spring bracket weld campaign. c500 and k500 with front drive axles and allison world series automatic transmissions, are affected. inspe
Bulletin:
TIB-03-041
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the odometer may inaccurately record mileage. the fog lamp circuit may not work with the inside switch. some chassis have inaccurate chassis weight on the door label. *
Bulletin:
TIB-43-23
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Kenworth: information regarding rear nox sensor repairs should include system updates for chassis operating in conditions which result in moisture related sensor failures with improved moisture protection exhaust design for rear nox sens
Bulletin:
TIB-43-22
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. bulletin refers to the dual exhaust rear nox sensor moisture protection campaign. to divert moisture from the rear (scr outlet) nox sensor there is a new design for exhaust element.

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