Kenworth W900 recalls — page 2
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Kenworth W900, newest first. Last verified Sep 15, 2026.
- Jan 16, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR IS RECALLING 1098 KENWORTH MY 2008 T800, W900, MY 2008-2009 T2000 AND PETERBILT MY 2007-2009 379 AND 387 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C15 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
09V019000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 24, 2008Crash risk2004–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2009 Kenworth T600, 2004–2009 Kenworth T660 and 2 other models — Suspension
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.
08V485000 · 130 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 23, 2008Crash risk2006–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2006–2009 Kenworth T600, 2006–2009 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
08V487000 · 5K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 22, 2008Fire risk2008–2009 Kenworth T800, 2008–2009 Kenworth W900, 2008–2009 Peterbilt 365 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR IS RECALLING 263 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900 AND PETERBILT 365 AND 384 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
08V486000 · 263 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Aug 25, 2008Safety2009 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth W900 and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING 86 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 386, 365, AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES. THE SIZE 14 SERVICE CHAMBER OF CERTAIN FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE BETWEEN THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE AND THE DIAPHRAGM. WHEN BRAKING PRESSURE IS APPLIED, THE GREASE MAY ALLOW THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE TO SLIP OFF CENTER AND CATCH ON THE REDUCING RING OF THE SIZE 14 SERVICE CHAMBER.
08V431000 · 86 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 14, 2008Crash risk2009 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T600, 2009 Kenworth T660 and 2 other models — Suspension
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 1,189 MY 2009 T2000, T600, T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS. THE AXLE U-BOLTS ATTACHING THE AXLE TO THE DRIVE BEAM ON CERTAIN AG380 REAR SUSPENSIONS MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT FASTENER TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
08V314000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 25, 2008Crash risk2007 Kenworth C500, 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Trailer Hitches
PACCAR IS RECALLING 3,573 MY 2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, T600, T2000, AND W900 CHASSIS BUILT WITH PHILLIPS QCS II TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION AND TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT. CERTAIN TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE A 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT THAT ONLY PARTIALLY SUPPORTS THE TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION. PARTIAL SUPPORT OF THE CABLE CONNECTION MAY ALLOW THE MOLDED BOOT AND ELECTRICAL GROUND PIN TO PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY PULL AWAY FROM THE 7-WAY SOCKET. PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE REDUCED WATER RESISTANCE AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL GROUND. THERE IS ALSO A POSSIBILITY THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE OPERATOR'S KNOWLEDGE.
08V190000 · 4K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 17, 2008Crash risk2007 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T800, 2007 Kenworth W900 — Trailer Hitches
PACCAR IS RECALLING 172 MY 2007 KENWORTH T800 SHORT HOOD, W900 LONG HOOD AND T600 TRACTOR/TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEELS. IF THE PIVOT BOLT JOINT FOR THE LEVER BAR IS OVER TORQUED, THE SPACER DEFORMS, AND MAKES CONTACT WITH THE LEVER BAR. THIS CONDITION COUPLED WITH CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH THE SEASONAL DRY OUT, CAN AFFECT THE LOCK SYSTEM OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, PREVENTING THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
08V176000 · 172 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 21, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Kenworth C500, 2008–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2008–2009 Kenworth T660 and 12 other models — Parking Brake
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.
08V128000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 10, 2008Crash risk2007–2009 Kenworth T800, 2007–2009 Kenworth W900, 2009 Peterbilt 330 and 10 other models — Trailer Hitches
PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS.
08V104000 · 318 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 4, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Kenworth C500, 2005–2007 Kenworth T800, 2005–2007 Kenworth W900 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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.
08V099000 · 130 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300 and 12 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
PACCAR IS RECALLING 6,169 MY 2008 KENWORTH T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT MODELS 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 AND 389 KITS. CERTAIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE ROTOR IN SOME OF THESE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND MAY BE SOFT.
08V065000 · 6K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 8, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth K500 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.
08V002000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 18, 2007Crash risk2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
07V165000 · 302 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 10, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Kenworth T600, 2007–2008 Kenworth T800, 2007–2008 Kenworth W900 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
07V153000 · 306 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 22, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Kenworth T300, 2007–2008 Kenworth T600, 2007–2008 Kenworth T800 and 10 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
07V132000 · 245 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 16, 2007Crash risk2003–2008 Kenworth C500, 2003–2008 Kenworth T300, 2003–2008 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Power Train
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.
07V107000 · 5K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 9, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Kenworth C500, 2006–2007 Kenworth T2000, 2006–2007 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
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.
07V090000 · 65 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 30, 2006Crash risk2006 Kenworth T600, 2006 Kenworth T800, 2006 Kenworth W900 — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN RA529 KING PIN RELEASE AIR VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH THE INTERNAL SPOOL INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THIS RESULTS IN THE AIR OPTION OF THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM BEING INOPERABLE. TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION, THE VEHICLE'S AIR LINES WERE REVERSED RATHER THAN REPLACING THE VALVE.
06V461000 · 86 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 24, 2006Crash risk2007–2008 Kenworth T600, 2007–2008 Kenworth T800, 2007–2008 Kenworth W900 — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRW TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN, THE TILT LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DISENGAGE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE STEERING COLUMN FROM LOCKING IN TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.
06V447000 · 443 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Oct 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Kenworth C500, 2006 Kenworth T800, 2006 Kenworth W900 and 5 other models — Power Train
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.
06V391000 · 572 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 22, 2005Fire risk2004–2006 Kenworth C500, 2004–2006 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2006 Kenworth T600 and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
05V570000 · 31K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Oct 4, 2005Safety2006 Kenworth W900 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
05V445000 · 1 unit · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2005 Kenworth C500, 2005 Kenworth T2000, 2005 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Suspension
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.
05V237000 · 850 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Kenworth C500, 2004–2005 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2005 Kenworth T600 and 6 other models — Suspension
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.
05V189000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2006 Kenworth W900 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V165000 · 20 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 4, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Kenworth T800, 2004–2005 Kenworth W900, 2003–2004 Peterbilt 372 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V084000 · 39 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 10, 2004Fire risk2004 Kenworth C500, 2004 Kenworth K100, 2004 Kenworth T2000 and 4 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER FEED HARNESS P92-1993 TERMINALS WERE NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED.
04V580000 · 4K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 2, 2004Crash risk2004 Kenworth T600, 2004 Kenworth T800, 2004 Kenworth W900 — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
04V533000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 13, 2004Crash risk2004 Kenworth T600, 2004 Kenworth T800, 2004 Kenworth W900 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH THE OPTIONAL DANA SPL DRIVELINE, THE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
04V449000 · 203 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 21, 2004Fire risk2004 Kenworth T600, 2004 Kenworth T800, 2004 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION OF CATERPILLAR C11/C13 ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL LEECE NEVILLE BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR, A CHAFFING POINT MAY EXIST BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD ON THE ENGINE AND THE WIRING FOR THE ALTERNATOR.
04V360000 · 15 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Kenworth T600, 2004 Kenworth T800, 2004 Kenworth W900 — Equipment
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS OMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.
04V356000 · 92 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 12, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Kenworth T600, 2003–2004 Kenworth T800, 2003–2004 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED DURING PRODUCTION INSTALLATION.
04V174000 · 25 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Aug 5, 2003Safety2002–2003 Kenworth T600, 2002–2003 Kenworth T800, 2002–2003 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE MAIN CAB WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE 50 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 135 AMP BREAKER.
03V285000 · 117 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 1, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Kenworth T2000, 2001–2003 Kenworth T600, 2001–2003 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
03V234000 · 84 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 5, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Kenworth T2000, 2001–2003 Kenworth T300, 2001–2003 Kenworth T600 and 7 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V168000 · 483 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 1, 2003Fire risk1998–2001 Kenworth T2000, 1998–2001 Kenworth T600, 1998–2001 Kenworth T800 and 6 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
03V125000 · 154 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 13, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Kenworth C500, 2002–2003 Kenworth K100E, 2002–2003 Kenworth T2000 and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER CONNECTIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE SUPPLIER REMOVED A RUBBER GROMMET FROM THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTION. THIS CAUSES INTERMITTENT FLASHING/FLICKERING OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS.
03V045000 · 10K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 15, 2002Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
02V037003 · 5K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 27, 2002Safety1998–2001 Kenworth T800, 1998–2001 Kenworth W900 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REPLACEMENT DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463 AND DS521, INSTALLED ON VEHICLES FROM MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2002, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
02V061001 · 116 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 4, 2002Safety2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth T600, 2000 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD.
02V033000 · 44 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Oct 25, 2001Crash risk2001 Kenworth T2000, 2001 Kenworth T600, 2001 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
01V335000 · 237 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 26, 2001Safety2001 Kenworth C500, 2001 Kenworth T300, 2001 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.
01V305000 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Aug 28, 2001Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
01V140006 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 17, 2001Safety2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth K100, 2000 Kenworth T300 and 8 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167001 · 390 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Apr 24, 2001Safety1994–2001 Kenworth T800, 1994–2001 Kenworth W900 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES." VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING.
01V142000 · 14 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 1, 2001Crash risk1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100, 1999 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044005 · 6K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 20, 2001Safety1996–2001 Kenworth C500, 1996–2001 Kenworth K100, 1996–2001 Kenworth T2000 and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.
01V051000 · 209 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 5, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Kenworth C500, 1999–2001 Kenworth T600, 1999–2001 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL FIREWALL-MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE MAIN CAB POWER AND BATTERY POWER LEADS WERE ATTACHED INCORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE MAIN CAB POWER BEING UNPROTECTED.
01V021000 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 13, 2000Safety1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100, 1999 Kenworth T2000 and 6 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
00V246102 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED