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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V190📅 Apr 25, 2008

2007 Kenworth C500 & 2007 Kenworth T2000 + 3 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V190000
Manufacturer recall #
08KW6
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
3,573
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 30, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08KW6.customers may 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 08V190 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 08V190?

2007 Kenworth C500 & 2007 Kenworth T2000 + 3 more. 3,573 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.