Kenworth C500 1998

Model C500 made in 1998 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
98V129000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998V (Vehicle)950007/02/1998MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/11/199806/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
03V126000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 01/21/1991 to 02/25/2003V (Vehicle)4505/05/2003MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/31/200304/02/2003571121
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. owner notification began on may 5, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 03kw3. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
01V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001V (Vehicle)20903/27/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54 rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe01/27/2009