2009–2011 Kenworth C500 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 C500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. During maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber CAN contact the rear hood support.
💥 The risk
The contact CAN damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2010. 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
- 10V212000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 10KWC
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 8, 2010
- Built
- Oct 24, 2008 – Jan 13, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth's recall number is 10KWC.owners 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 .