The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V212000·Announced 2010-05-18

Kenworth Recalls C500 Trucks Due to Brake Chamber Contact Risk

Kenworth is recalling 2009-2011 C500 trucks because the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support, potentially causing loss of braking function.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that can lead to loss of braking function and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 C500 trucks manufactured between October 24, 2008, and January 13, 2010. The recall involves a defect where the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support during specific maneuvers involving combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump.

This contact can damage the brake chamber, leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, which increases the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on June 8, 2010.

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH C500
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • C500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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