The worst 2008 Kenworth K500 problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
- Risk
- The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 08V002000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Kenworth K500 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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- Kenworth service campaign: automatic transmission support spring bracket weld campaign
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation
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Is the 2008 Kenworth K500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Kenworth K500.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kenworth K500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 Kenworth K500 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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