NHTSA recall 10V212000
Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber
Kenworth C500
Reported May 18, 201010 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 10KWCBuilt Oct 24, 2008 – Jan 13, 2010
The defect
Kenworth IS recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 C500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. during maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.
The risk
The contact can damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Service brakes, air › Drum › ChamberStructure › Body › Hood