Kenworth C500 2010

Model C500 made in 2010 by Kenworth got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires, unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air.

C500 year 2010

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2010

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V203000	PACCAR INCORPORATED	from 05/11/2006 to 09/09/2010	V (Vehicle)	5831		MFR	PACCAR INCORPORATED	03/24/2011	03/31/2011
Defect Summary	Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.
Consequence Summary	This could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes	Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwb & peterbilt safety recall no. 0311-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
10V212000	PACCAR INCORPORATED	from 10/24/2008 to 01/13/2010	V (Vehicle)	10	06/08/2010	MFR	PACCAR INCORPORATED	05/18/2010	05/19/2010
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Kenworth's recall number is 10kwc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TIB-43-024	11/21/2011	10042806	Kenworth: information in bulletin pertaining to possible engine derate by which the def filters are clogged and/or contaminated def is identified. *pe	01/11/2012
TIB-45-042	10/31/2011	10042805	Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe	01/11/2012
TIB-03-041	09/23/2010	10040366	Ready	08/24/2011
TIB-03-041	09/23/2010	10040366	Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the odometer may inaccurately record mileage. the fog lamp circuit may not work with the inside switch. some chassis have inaccurate chassis weight on the door label. *	08/24/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIB-43-22	10/31/2011	10043166	Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. bulletin refers to the dual exhaust rear nox sensor moisture protection campaign. to divert moisture from the rear (scr outlet) nox sensor there is a new design for exhaust element.	02/28/2012
TIB-43-23	11/08/2011	10042784	Kenworth: information regarding rear nox sensor repairs should include system updates for chassis operating in conditions which result in moisture related sensor failures with improved moisture protection exhaust design for rear nox sens	01/11/2012
TIB-43-019	02/22/2011	10039626	Ready	08/05/2011
TIB-43-019	02/22/2011	10039626	Paccar: the chassis need pre-production parts removed and retrofitted with production parts. *rm	08/05/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
TIB-45-042	10/31/2011	10042805	Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe	01/11/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
TIB-15-20	05/11/2011	10039247	Ready	07/13/2011
TIB-15-20	05/11/2011	10039247	Paccar service bulletin: see document search button for owner letter. the hydraulic hose may have been improperly routed. kenworth c500. *rm	07/13/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TIB-43-025	01/26/2012	10043876	Kenworth: the standard production components are replacing the pre-production components. *pe	04/30/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
TIRES
01/10/2011		1
	2010 kenworth semi, unit 1 lost a set of dual wheels off his trailer. unit 2 struck one of the wheels, causing property damage. the struck tire/wheel was removed from the roadway. the 2nd tire was not located. both units were disable. bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0007-89. jb
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01/10/2011
	2010 kenworth semi, unit 1 lost a setof dual wheels off his trailer. unit 2 struck one of the wheels, causing property damage. the struck tire/wheel was removed from the roadway. the 2nd was not located. both units were disable. *bf