Kenworth K500 2008-2012

Model K500 made by Kenworth got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins
Kenworth K500 2008 1 3
Kenworth K500 2011 0 2
Kenworth K500 2012 0 2

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08V002000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 10/02/2007 to 11/09/2007V (Vehicle)279402/22/2008MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/08/200801/08/2008571106
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
Consequence SummaryThe diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TIB-26-1605/27/200910030404Kenworth: automatic transmission support spring bracket weld campaign. c500 and k500 with front drive axles and allison world series automatic transmissions, are affected. inspect and, if necessary, service all chassis affected even if the09/29/2009