Recall Register

2007 Kenworth T800: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2007 Kenworth T800. The newest campaign is 13V573000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Nov 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 13V573000, in the NHTSA record

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
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Recall campaigns

20 campaigns, newest first. 76,007 units in total.

  • 13V573000Service Brakes
  • 11V127000Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
  • 10V634000Power Train / Axle Assembly
  • 09V239000Service Brakes, Air
  • 09V166000Service Brakes, Air / Disc
  • 08V485000Suspension
  • 08V487000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 08V190000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 08V176000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 08V104000Trailer Hitches
  • 08V099000Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
  • 07V279000Engine and Engine Cooling
  • 07V269000Trailer Hitches
  • 07V153000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
  • 07V132000Power Train / Axle Assembly
  • 07V107000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 07V090000Service Brakes, Air
  • 07V073000Service Brakes, Air
  • 06V446000Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control
  • 06V447000Steering / Column

  1. 13V573000Received . 18 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 11V127000Received . 4,664 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number E026R. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 10V634000Received . 12,873 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number K-10KWL P-1201F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 09V239000Received . 3,423 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 09V166000Received . 140 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 08V485000Received . 130 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 08V487000Received . 4,883 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWD 908G.

  8. 08V190000Received . 3,573 units.

    Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs II trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. Certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. Partial support of the cable connection may allow the molded boot and electrical ground pin to partially or completely pull away from the 7-way socket. Partial or complete detachment of the cable connection can cause reduced water resistance and potential loss of electrical ground. There is also a possibility the trailer lights may fail to illuminate without the operator's knowledge.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs II molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. The recall began on may may 30, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 08V176000Received . 172 units.

    Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. If the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. This condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 08V104000Received . 318 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 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 08KW4 & 208D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 08V099000Received . 130 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW2 & 208C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 07V279000Received . 28,968 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 07V269000Received . 9,571 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 507E & 07KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 07V153000Received . 306 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW5 & 307D.

  15. 07V132000Received . 245 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  16. 07V107000Received . 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: .

  17. 07V090000Received . 65 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. The vehicles were manufactured with a single valve system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  18. 07V073000Received . 1,377 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. This routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2007. Owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  19. 06V446000Received . 116 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A light application of the brakes will not deactivate the cruise control and the system will have to be shut off by the dash switch. This could lead to unintended acceleration and a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. The recall began on january 10, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 06KW4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  20. 06V447000Received . 443 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. This could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. This unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. The recall began on december 22, 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 06KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2007 Kenworth T800: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Trailer Hitches1
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
19 Feb 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2007 Kenworth T800, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2010, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2007 Kenworth T800
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE10029Preliminary evaluationDriveshaft separates from tractorPower Train / Driveline / Driveshaft2 Aug 201023 Dec 201010V634000
EA09008Engineering analysisHorton Fan Hub FailuresEngine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan29 May 200927 Aug 2010
PE09013Preliminary evaluationREAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETSService Brakes, Air27 Feb 20096 Jul 2009

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19872
  2. 19882
  3. 19893
  4. 19903
  5. 19914
  6. 19921
  7. 19931
  8. 19943
  9. 19955
  10. 19968
  11. 19979
  12. 19988
  13. 199912
  14. 200010
  15. 200110
  16. 20026
  17. 20037
  18. 200412
  19. 200512
  20. 200613
  21. 200720
  22. 200825
  23. 200919
  24. 201011
  25. 201113
  26. 201210
  27. 20138
  28. 201412
  29. 201512
  30. 201612
  31. 20178
  32. 201811
  33. 20198
  34. 20209
  35. 20211
  36. 20221
  37. 20231
  38. 20244
  39. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2007 Kenworth T800: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/t800/2007/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
PACCAR Incorporated

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Kenworth T800?
76,007 units in 20 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T800 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 133 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T800, model years 1987 to 2025. 20 of them name the 2007 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Kenworth T800 name most often?
Trailer Hitches: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Kenworth T800 open?
No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.