Recall 08V099000: 2005–2007 Kenworth W900 and 4 other models

Report received

Mar 4, 2008

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

130vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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

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.

Possible consequence

Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth W9002 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth W9002 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2007 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3797 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3792 complaints
• 2007 Peterbilt 3796 complaints