2005 KENWORTH C500 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 05V189000 on 04/28/2005
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2003 - 12/30/2004
- Affected:
- 1,026
- Defect:
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
- Consequence:
- This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.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:
- 05V237000 on 05/24/2005
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 12/05/2004 - 05/12/2005
- Affected:
- 850
- Defect:
- On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the c65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing process or a high induced stress during an extreme suspension articulation event.
- Consequence:
- Both of these conditions can lead to a failure of the sway bar which could cause the rear axle to come loose, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- The inspection and repair of these vehicles will depend on the type of vehicle (tractor or truck) and the intended service application. this inspection and repair criteria will be forthcoming. the recall began on june 30, 2005. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 05kw4.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:
- 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:
- 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.
2005 KENWORTH C500 TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- 5220
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- New interior diagnostic tips. the kenworth new cab interior introduced in 2005 has many performance features that are different. kenworth. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0297
- Component:
- 162810 structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Severe service hood support misadjustment. the tubular bracket in the severe service hood support system may crack or break in the weld at the hood support pad attachment if the support pads are adjusted too high on the tubular bracket.
- Bulletin:
- 0296
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Stainless steel mirror bracket - mirror adjustment angle correction. customers have complained that they cannot adjust their mirror(s) to the desired position, even after adjusting the mirror head to the end of the bracket slot(s). *tt
- 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
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