Recall 10V212000: 2009–2011 Kenworth C500

Report received

May 18, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

10vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

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

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 c500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. During maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.

Possible consequence

The contact can damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2010 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 2011 Kenworth C5000 complaints