Kenworth C500 1999
Model C500 made in 1999 by Kenworth got 6 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to trailer hitches, unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
01V021000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/13/1999 to 01/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1992 | 02/26/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/05/2001 | 02/07/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. the main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. this condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. owner notification began february 26, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
03V126000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/21/1991 to 02/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 45 | 05/05/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/31/2003 | 04/02/2003 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36 | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth recall no. 03kw3. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V140006 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/23/1999 to 12/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2294 | 10/24/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/28/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
02V037003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/11/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4513 | 07/15/2002 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/15/2002 | 09/12/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
01V044005 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/14/1999 to 09/22/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6392 | 04/10/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/01/2001 | 03/08/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
00V246102 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/07/1999 to 12/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 3260 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/13/2000 | 09/21/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
01V051000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 03/27/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/20/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth 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, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth 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, *pe | 01/27/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
---|---|---|---|
TRAILER HITCHES | |||
12/28/2010 | 1 | ||
1999 kenworth conventional, unit 1 was exiting the emergency pull off. the trailer of unit 1 became disconnected and the trailer fell onto the pavement, causing damage. *bf trailer info: 1993 great dane box trailer. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0917-90) | |||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
12/28/2010 | |||
1999 kenworth conventional, unit 1 was exiting the emergency pull off. the trailer of unit 1 became disconnected and the trailer fell onto the pavement, causing damage. *bf |