NHTSA Recall 05V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V237000; Date: May. 19, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Kenworth C500; 2005 Kenworth T2000; 2005 Kenworth T600; 2005 Kenworth T800; 2005 Kenworth W900
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 850
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2005
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