1996–2001 Kenworth C500, 1996–2001 Kenworth K100, 1996–2001 Kenworth T2000 and 3 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING…

NHTSA campaign 01V051000 · Suspension · filed Feb 20, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

209

Manufacturer

PACCAR, INCORPORATED

Risk

Safety

Owner letters

Mailing began Mar 27, 2001

The defect

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.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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The fix — what to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Kenworth	C500	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Kenworth	K100	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Kenworth	T2000	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Kenworth	T600	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Kenworth	T800	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Kenworth	W900	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V051000 (manufacturer number 01KW02). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.