Kenworth C500 2009

Model C500 made in 2009 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and parking brake.

Model 2009

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V203000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 05/11/2006 to 09/09/2010V (Vehicle)5831MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/24/201103/31/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar 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 SummaryThis could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar 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.
NotesKenworth 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 .
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR
08V128000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 01/16/2008 to 02/14/2008V (Vehicle)104304/14/2008MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/21/200803/21/2008
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
Consequence SummaryIf the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. in such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. a vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 08kw3 and peterbilt recall no. 308e.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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
10V212000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 10/24/2008 to 01/13/2010V (Vehicle)1006/08/2010MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED05/18/201005/19/2010
Defect SummaryKenworth 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryKenworth 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.
NotesKenworth'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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TIB-03-04109/23/201010040366Ready08/24/2011
TIB-03-04109/23/201010040366Kenworth 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-43-2210/31/201110043166Kenworth: 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-43-2311/08/201110042784Kenworth: 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 sens01/11/2012
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

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