KENWORTH C500 2009: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-06-08 | 2010-05-18 | 2010-05-19 |
Production Dates: 2008-10-24 - 2010-01-13
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10KWC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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 .
