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2005 KENWORTH C500 Recall - Campaign #05V237000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 KENWORTH C500 RECALL - #05V237000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.

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Vehicle 2005 KENWORTH C500
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 12/6/2004 - 5/13/2005
Recalled on 5/25/2005
Influenced by PACCAR INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/30/2005
# Affected 850
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
Consequences BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THESE VEHICLES WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR TRUCK) AND THE INTENDED SERVICE APPLICATION. THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR CRITERIA WILL BE FORTHCOMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes KENWORTH RECALL NO. 05KW4.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.
See also 2005 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SUSPENSION

2005 KENWORTH C500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 KENWORTH C500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
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