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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V176📅 Apr 18, 2008

2007 Kenworth T600 & 2007 Kenworth T800 + 1 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V176000
Manufacturer recall #
08KW5
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
172
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 1, 2008
Built
Mar 1, 2006 – Dec 5, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Paccar/kenworth recall no. 08KW5.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V176 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V176?

2007 Kenworth T600 & 2007 Kenworth T800 + 1 more. 172 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.