2009 Kenworth C500 | 2010 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth C500 — Structure: body: hood
Published May 19, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V212000, published May 19, 2010 and initiated May 18, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2009 Kenworth C500 | 2010 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth C500 — Structure: body: hood.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- C500
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2009 KENWORTH C500 | 2010 KENWORTH C500 | 2011 KENWORTH C500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Kenworth C500 | 2010 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth C500 — Structure: body: hood recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V212000 on May 19, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: C500.