Recall 03V126000: 1991–2003 Kenworth C500 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 31, 2003
- Manufacturer
- Paccar incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 45vehicles
- Model years
- 1991–2003
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were manufactured with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service brake chambers.
Possible consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. Owner notification began on may 5, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1991 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1992 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1993 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1994 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1995 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1996 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1997 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1998 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1999 Kenworth C5001 complaints
- 2000 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 2001 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 2002 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 2003 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 1991 Kenworth T8000 complaints
- 1992 Kenworth T8000 complaints
- 1993 Kenworth T8000 complaints
- 1994 Kenworth T8002 complaints
- 1995 Kenworth T8002 complaints
- 1996 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 1997 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 1998 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 1999 Kenworth T8004 complaints
- 2000 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 2001 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 2002 Kenworth T8000 complaints
- 2003 Kenworth T8001 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.