Recall 05V237000: 2005 Kenworth C500 and 4 other models

Report received

May 19, 2005

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

850vehicles

Model years

2005

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

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T20000 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T6004 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth W9002 complaints