2004-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others recall: suspension

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 24, 2008. It covers about 130 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 130
reported: Sep 24, 2008
owners notified: Jan 26, 2009
related complaints: 5

Suspension

What is wrong: Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Risk: A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 08V485000

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T2000 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Kenworth T600 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Kenworth T660 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Kenworth T800 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Kenworth W900 2004-2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about suspension problems.

2006 Kenworth T2000 2007 Kenworth T2000 2008 Kenworth T2000 2009 Kenworth T2000 2006 Kenworth T600 2007 Kenworth T600 2008 Kenworth T600 2009 Kenworth T600 2006 Kenworth T660 2007 Kenworth T660 2008 Kenworth T660 2009 Kenworth T660

Questions about recall 08V485000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others suspension?

Yes. Recall 08V485000, reported on September 24, 2008, covers about 130 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V485000?

Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. 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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