Kenworth T600 2007
Model T600 made in 2007 by Kenworth got 5 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 14 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, (pws) and visibility. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 2007
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 | |||||
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| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V279000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/08/2004 to 11/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 28968 | 12/14/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/28/2007 | 06/28/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. the recall began during december 2007. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwb.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V487000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 4883 | 09/18/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/23/2008 | 09/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V153000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 12/04/2006 to 02/23/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 306 | 03/21/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/10/2007 | 04/10/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw5 & peterbilt recall no. 307d.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V634000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/02/2006 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 12873 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/13/2010 | 12/21/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V132000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/27/2006 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 245 | 05/09/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/22/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V239000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/23/2003 to 09/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 3423 | 07/20/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/30/2009 | 06/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 09kw7.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V073000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/22/1006 to 11/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1377 | 04/16/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/02/2007 | 03/02/2007 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. this routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2007. owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 07kw1.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V447000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 06/06/2006 to 11/09/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 443 | 12/22/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/24/2006 | 11/27/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. this could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. this unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. the recall began on december 22, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V485000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/07/2003 to 09/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 01/26/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/24/2008 | 09/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). these vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. this movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kwb. customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V269000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/09/2004 to 05/04/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9571 | 09/04/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/26/2007 | 06/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V176000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/01/2006 to 12/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 172 | 05/01/2008 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/17/2008 | 04/18/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the recall began on may 1, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/kenworth recall no. 08kw5.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V190000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 3573 | 05/30/2008 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/25/2008 | 04/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs ii trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. partial support of the cable connection may allow the molded boot and electrical ground pin to partially or completely pull away from the 7-way socket. partial or complete detachment of the cable connection can cause reduced water resistance and potential loss of electrical ground. there is also a possibility the trailer lights may fail to illuminate without the operator's knowledge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. the recall began on may may 30, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw6.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08E034000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | E (Equipment) | 292 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/24/2008 | 04/25/2008 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 08kw7.customers may 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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 45-32 | 06/25/2008 | 10025307 | Oil fill support bracket campaign. an assembly process may have resulted in omitting an oil tube support bracket. original publication 6/11/2008. csc was received. *pe | 07/28/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TIB-44-024 | 07/18/2012 | 10045239 | Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging. *pe | 08/22/2012 | |
| TIB-44-024 | 07/18/2012 | 10045239 | Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging. *pe | 08/22/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 02-104 | 04/30/2008 | 10024921 | Windshield repairs on conventional cabs. all c500's, t300's, t600's, t800's and w900's equipped with curved glass. model year unknown. *nj | 06/09/2008 | |
| 02101 | 01/09/2008 | 10024099 | Kenworth - windshield gasket and urethane analysis. models t600, t800, and w900. *nj | 03/07/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
| EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | 08/27/2010 | Horton Fan Hub Failures | ||
| Paccar is conducting an owner notification program (onp) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.the onp are attached to the closing report and can be found in the nhtsa technical service bulletin (tsb) database. (tsb: 10033585, 10033584)see closing report for investigation details. | ||||||
| EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | HORTON FAN FAILURES | |||
| During the pe odi learned that the subject vehicles are being disabled when the horton fan hub fails, due to the fan striking the radiator.apparently, warning signs of the impending failure are not always sufficient to give the driver time to pull off the highway.thus, when the failure occcurs, in some cases the vehicle is stranded and must be towed. odi has examined data which indicates that class vii and viii trucks are over represented in crashes when stranded on the highway or shoulder, as contrasted to light vehicles.further, crashes involving disabled heavy trucks being struck by light vehicles are more likely to have serious consequences. nhtsa has upgraded pe09-002 to an ea to further investigate this matter.odi will examine the warning symptoms and assess the risk of a crash in the event of a breakdown on the highway. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||
| PE10029 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/02/2010 | 12/23/2010 | Driveshaft separates from tractor | 10V634000 | |
| Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.during the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccar's ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.the defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive axle to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.in summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.the recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.at this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||
| PE09013 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/27/2009 | 07/06/2009 | REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS | ||
| On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, t800, t600, w900, and t660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam tube mounting or air chamber mounting flanges bracket adjacent to the attachment welds. if left unrepaired, the cracks can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could disable the affected brake and risk increasing vehicle stopping distances under high pressure brake applications and decrease parking brake capability.this configuration has experienced failures at a higher rate than similar vehicles with other types of suspensions and brake installation clocking. paccar will also send an owner notification letter to owners of vehicles equipped with suspensions other than the ag 400/460, which will prescribe a periodic inspection of the components and if a crack is discovered, offer the owners the opportunity for a free repair.this policy will be in effect until july 15, 2014. copies of the recall and the owner notification are attached. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kentworth t600 with goodyear super single tires, line size 445/50r/22.5 and the dot number gswr39965. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact replaced the tire with the spare and shortly after the failure recurred. also, the rear passenger side tire blew out three different times and the front and rear drivers side tires blew out as well. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. pmb | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kentworth t600 with goodyear super single (n/a) tires, line size 445/50r/22.5 and the dot number gswr39965. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact replaced the tire with the spare and shortly after the failure recurred. also, the rear passenger side tire blew out three different times and the front and rear drivers side tires blew out as well. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. pmb | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 600000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kentworth t600 with goodyear super single (n/a) 445/50r/22.5 (dot gswr39965). while driving approximately 65 mph the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact replaced the tire with the spare. shortly after the failure occurred the rear passenger side tire blew out three different times. the front and rear drivers side tires blew out also. the contact stated the failure occurred in hot temperature states. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. da | |||