2005 KENWORTH T660 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 07V269000 on 06/25/2007
- Component:
- Trailer hitches
- Manufactured:
- 08/08/2004 - 05/03/2007
- Affected:
- 9,571
- Defect:
- On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
- Consequence:
- If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes:
- Peterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa.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:
- 08V485000 on 09/23/2008
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 07/06/2003 - 09/10/2008
- Affected:
- 130
- Defect:
- Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). these vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. this movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
- Consequence:
- A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kwb. 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:
- 09V166000 on 05/18/2009
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc
- Manufactured:
- 02/04/2005 - 12/14/2008
- Affected:
- 140
- Defect:
- Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. the caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence:
- This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. this service will be performed free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 09kw3.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:
- 09V239000 on 06/28/2009
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 04/22/2003 - 09/16/2008
- Affected:
- 3,423
- Defect:
- Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
- Consequence:
- Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Paccar recall no. 09kw7.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> .
2005 KENWORTH T660 TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- 45-32
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. oil fill support bracket campaign. an assembly process may have resulted in omitting an oil tube support bracket. original publication 6/11/2008. csc was received.
- Bulletin:
- 43-12
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. kenworth (paccar co): clean gas induction (cgi) flex pipe inspections. chassis with caterpillar 2007 emissions compliant engines, c9, c13 or c15, should have the cgi
- Bulletin:
- 01-55
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Kenworth: clean power system high voltage repair. high voltage warning light on the voltmeter. t660s built and equipped with the kenworth clean power system since 05/25/07. *pe updated 9/29/09. *pe
- 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-43-14
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth chassis service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. clean gas induction (cgi) gasket campaign. csc letter was received. chassis models affected t2000, t660,t800 and w900. model years 2005-08 *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-E-009
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TIB-E011
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TIB-E-055
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe
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