2005 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others recall: rear
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 19, 2005. It covers about 850 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 850
- reported
- May 19, 2005
- owners notified
- Jun 30, 2005
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the c65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing process or a high induced stress during an extreme suspension articulation event.
- Risk
- Both of these conditions can lead to a failure of the sway bar which could cause the rear axle to come loose, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The inspection and repair of these vehicles will depend on the type of vehicle (tractor or truck) and the intended service application. This inspection and repair criteria will be forthcoming. The recall began on june 30, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 05V237000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 2005 2005
- Kenworth T2000 2005 2005
- Kenworth T600 2005 2005
- Kenworth T800 2005 2005
- Kenworth W900 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
2005 Kenworth C5002005 Kenworth T20002005 Kenworth T6002005 Kenworth T8002005 Kenworth W900
Questions about recall 05V237000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others rear?
Yes. Recall 05V237000, reported on May 19, 2005, covers about 850 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V237000?
The inspection and repair of these vehicles will depend on the type of vehicle (tractor or truck) and the intended service application. This inspection and repair criteria will be forthcoming. The recall began on june 30, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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