2005–2007 Kenworth C500 & 2005–2007 Kenworth T800 + 3 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V099000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08KW2 & 208C
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 130
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 21, 2008
- Built
- Sep 7, 2004 – Jan 19, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 08KW2 and peterbilt recall no. 208C.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.