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Kenworth C500

17 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V145000·2024-02-23

    Kenworth trucks fitted with air tanks holding insufficient brake air

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2009-2024 Kenworth trucks because the air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system, which can reduce braking performance.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH C500, T370, T800, W900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V657000·2018-09-21

    PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fuel Line Burst Risk

    PACCAR is recalling 2017-2019 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T680, W900, T800
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V426000·2016-06-10

    PACCAR Recalls 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Engine Stall Risk

    PACCAR is recalling 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a defective engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T660, 367, 579, 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V271000·2015-05-08

    Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Wiper Motor Water Leak and Fire Risk

    PACCAR is recalling 2011-2016 Kenworth trucks because water may leak into the wiper motor, causing wiper failure and potential electrical fires.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH 963, T470, T440, T370
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V722000·2014-11-10

    Kenworth Heavy Trucks Recalled for Undersized Wire Gauge Fire Risk

    PACCAR is recalling 2015 Kenworth heavy trucks because an undersized wire in the instrument panel harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH C500, T400, T800, W900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V203000·2011-03-24

    PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Engine Fire Risk

    PACCAR is recalling specific Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with Caterpillar C15 engines because a weld defect could cause a fire.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T2000, T600, 387, T660
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V157000·2011-03-07

    Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Potential Brake Component Fracture

    PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth trucks because a casting defect in the brake slack adjuster housing could cause it to fracture, increasing stopping distances or causing the vehicle to pull during braking.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH T270, T470, T440, T370
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V308000·2010-07-02

    PACCAR Recalls 2008-2010 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Steering Defect

    PACCAR is recalling specific 2008-2010 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because a steering shaft weld may be mislocated, potentially causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 386, C500, T800, 365
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V212000·2010-05-18

    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.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH C500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V789000·2024-10-23

    Kenworth and Peterbilt fuel pump barrels may fracture and leak

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines because the fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT W900, 579, T680, C500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V547000·2022-07-28

    Commercial trucks recalled for faulty steering gear assemblies

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 365, W990, 367, 389
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V555000·2018-08-22

    Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Missing Engine Warning Light Circuits

    PACCAR is recalling 2016-2019 Kenworth trucks because missing engine harness circuits may prevent warning lights from indicating serious engine problems.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH W900, T800, C500, T660
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V443000·2017-07-13

    PACCAR Recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Due to Fuel Pump Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2017-2018 Peterbilt and 2018 Kenworth trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines because a fuel pump drive gear could slip, causing an engine stall.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 367, 567, 579, 587
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V013000·2014-01-24

    PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Seat Belt Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2014 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T370, T660, T800
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V612000·2013-12-05

    Kenworth Recalls 2014 Trucks Due to Stop/Tail/Turn Lamp Housing Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 5,087 model year 2014 Kenworth trucks because the stop/tail/turn lamp housing can shrink, allowing the bulb to fall out and fail to illuminate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH T170, T270, T700, T470
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V452000·2010-09-29

    Kenworth Recalls 2011 Trucks Due to Exterior Lighting Power Loss

    Kenworth is recalling 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, and T470 trucks because a harness connection may become unseated, causing exterior lighting power loss and reduced visibility.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH T470, T440, T800, C500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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