2008 Kenworth C500: recalls and complaints

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• 11V20300024 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V3080002 Jul 2010Steering / Column
• 09V16500019 May 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
• 08V12800021 Mar 2008Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
• 08V0650007 Feb 2008Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 08V0020008 Jan 2008Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 07V59100020 Dec 2007Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 07V21700022 May 2007Structure / Body / Hood
• 07V10700016 Mar 2007Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 11V203000Received 24 Mar 2011. 5,831 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. Due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 11KWB & 0311-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2011.

2. 10V308000Received 2 Jul 2010. 9,697 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 10KW-F & 0610-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2010.

3. 09V165000Received 19 May 2009. 112,736 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 and kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW4 & 509C.

4. 08V128000Received 21 Mar 2008. 1,043 units.

   Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW3 308E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Apr 2008.

5. 08V065000Received 7 Feb 2008. 6,169 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW1/108A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2008.

6. 08V002000Received 8 Jan 2008. 2,794 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWF 1207L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2008.

7. 07V591000Received 20 Dec 2007. 559 units.

   Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWE & 1107K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jan 2008.

8. 07V217000Received 22 May 2007. 61 units.

   Structure / Body / Hood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If contact occurs, two possible scenarios may result: (1) the front brake chamber may be damaged to a point resulting in the loss of air or cause sudden full application of one of the brakes on the front axle; or (2) the front brake chamber may be damaged causing a reduction in braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the brake chamber and surrounding components for any damage and modify the rear hood support bracket to eliminate the potential for interference. If any brake components is damaged, the dealer will be instructed to replace the components free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW9.

9. 07V107000Received 16 Mar 2007. 4,592 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. The vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2007.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Kenworth C500?

143,482 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth C500 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Kenworth C500, model years 1975 to 2025. 9 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Kenworth C500 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.