2003-2008 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T300 and others recall: automatic transmission

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 16, 2007. It covers about 4,592 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,592
reported: Mar 16, 2007
owners notified: May 9, 2007
related complaints: 1

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Risk: If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. The vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 07V107000

Affected vehicles

Kenworth C500 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Kenworth T300 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Kenworth T800 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Kenworth W900 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2005 Kenworth C500 2006 Kenworth C500 2007 Kenworth C500 2008 Kenworth C500 2005 Kenworth T300 2006 Kenworth T300 2007 Kenworth T300 2008 Kenworth T300 2005 Kenworth T800 2006 Kenworth T800 2007 Kenworth T800 2008 Kenworth T800

Questions about recall 07V107000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2008 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T300 and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 07V107000, reported on March 16, 2007, covers about 4,592 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V107000?

Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 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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