There have been 46 safety recalls for the Kenworth C500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth C500.
an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Kenworth C500, 2025 Kenworth T680, 2025 Kenworth T800, 2025 Kenworth T880, 2025 Kenworth W900, 2025 Kenworth W990, 2025 Peterbilt 567, 2025 Peterbilt 579, 2025 Peterbilt 589 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2025 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880, w900, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with cummins x15 diesel engines. the fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2013 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth C500, 2016 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth C500, 2018 Kenworth C500, 2019 Kenworth C500, 2020 Kenworth C500, 2021 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2019 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T680, 2021 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2024 Kenworth T680, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2019 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2021 Kenworth T800, 2022 Kenworth T800, 2023 Kenworth T800, 2024 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2017 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2019 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2021 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2017 Kenworth W900, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2019 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2021 kenworth c500, 2014-2016 kenworth t440, 2009-2015 kenworth t660, 2015-2024 kenworth t680, 2009-2024 kenworth t800, 2013-2023 kenworth t880, and 2009-2019 kenworth w900 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Kenworth C500, 2023 Kenworth C500, 2022 Kenworth T170, 2023 Kenworth T170, 2022 Kenworth T270, 2023 Kenworth T270, 2022 Kenworth T280, 2023 Kenworth T280, 2022 Kenworth T370, 2023 Kenworth T370, 2022 Kenworth T380, 2023 Kenworth T380, 2022 Kenworth T440, 2023 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T470, 2022 Kenworth T480, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T800, 2023 Kenworth T800, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth W900, 2023 Kenworth W900, 2022 Kenworth W990, 2023 Kenworth W990, 2022 Peterbilt 325, 2023 Peterbilt 325, 2022 Peterbilt 330, 2023 Peterbilt 330, 2022 Peterbilt 337, 2023 Peterbilt 337, 2022 Peterbilt 348, 2023 Peterbilt 348, 2022 Peterbilt 365, 2023 Peterbilt 365, 2022 Peterbilt 367, 2023 Peterbilt 367, 2022 Peterbilt 389, 2023 Peterbilt 389, 2022 Peterbilt 520, 2023 Peterbilt 520, 2022 Peterbilt 536, 2023 Peterbilt 536, 2022 Peterbilt 537, 2023 Peterbilt 537, 2022 Peterbilt 548, 2023 Peterbilt 548, 2022 Peterbilt 567, 2023 Peterbilt 567, 2022 Peterbilt 579, 2023 Peterbilt 579 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t170, t270, t280, t370, t380, t440, t470, t480, t680, t800, t880, w900, w990, c500, and 2022-2023 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Kenworth C500, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2018 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2018 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2018 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 579, 2018 Peterbilt 579, 2017 Peterbilt 587, 2018 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2017 Kenworth T880, 2017 Kenworth W900, 2017 Peterbilt 320, 2017 Peterbilt 365, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 579, 2017 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth c500, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to may 6, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth 963, 2012 Kenworth 963, 2013 Kenworth 963, 2014 Kenworth 963, 2015 Kenworth 963, 2016 Kenworth 963, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2013 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth C500, 2016 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C540, 2012 Kenworth C540, 2013 Kenworth C540, 2014 Kenworth C540, 2015 Kenworth C540, 2016 Kenworth C540, 2011 Kenworth C550, 2012 Kenworth C550, 2013 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2015 Kenworth C550, 2016 Kenworth C550, 2011 Kenworth T270, 2012 Kenworth T270, 2013 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2011 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2013 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2013 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth T400, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth t660, t800, w900, t400, and c500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T700, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 325, 2014 Peterbilt 330, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 367, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 386, 2014 Peterbilt 388, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2014 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t660, t680, t700,t800, t880, w900, t440, t470, t370, t270, t170, c500, and c550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T700, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t700, t800, t880, c500 and w900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2011 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2009 Kenworth T600, 2010 Kenworth T600, 2011 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Paccar 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump | 5,690 |
| Feb. 23, 2024 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank | 697 |
| Jul. 28, 2022 | Steering | 47,513 |
| Jul. 13, 2017 | Diesel Fuel System | 1,737 |
| Jun. 10, 2016 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 3,227 |
| May. 8, 2015 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 104,807 |
| Nov. 10, 2014 | Electrical System | 1,380 |
| Jan. 24, 2014 | Seat Belt | 10,414 |
| Dec. 5, 2013 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 5,087 |
| Mar. 24, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,831 |
| Mar. 7, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 280 |
| Sep. 29, 2010 | Exterior Lighting | 3,040 |
| Jul. 2, 2010 | Steering:column | 9,697 |
| May. 18, 2010 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 10 |
| May. 19, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 112,736 |
| Apr. 25, 2008 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 3,573 |
| Mar. 21, 2008 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 1,043 |
| Mar. 4, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 130 |
| Feb. 7, 2008 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 6,169 |
| Jan. 8, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,794 |
| Dec. 20, 2007 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 559 |
| May. 22, 2007 | Structure:body:hood | 61 |
| Mar. 16, 2007 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4,592 |
| Mar. 9, 2007 | Air Brake | 65 |
| Oct. 13, 2006 | Power Train:driveline | 572 |
| Dec. 22, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 30,995 |
| May. 19, 2005 | Suspension:rear | 850 |
| Apr. 28, 2005 | Suspension | 1,026 |
| Dec. 10, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,322 |
| Mar. 31, 2003 | Air Brake | 45 |
| Feb. 13, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 9,890 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,513 |
| Feb. 4, 2002 | Electrical System:wiring | 44 |
| Sep. 26, 2001 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 2,670 |
| Aug. 28, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,294 |
| May. 17, 2001 | Suspension | 390 |
| Mar. 1, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,392 |
| Feb. 20, 2001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 209 |
| Feb. 5, 2001 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1,992 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 3,260 |
| Jun. 11, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 9,500 |
| Apr. 3, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 617 |
| Jun. 10, 1991 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 15,000 |
| Jan. 6, 1991 | Steering:linkages | 412 |
| Jul. 26, 1982 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 900 |
| Aug. 1, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir | 2,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 2016 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 2014 Kenworth C500 | 4 |
| 2013 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 2011 Kenworth C500 | 6 |
| 2010 Kenworth C500 | 4 |
| 2009 Kenworth C500 | 5 |
| 2008 Kenworth C500 | 9 |
| 2007 Kenworth C500 | 6 |
| 2006 Kenworth C500 | 5 |
| 2005 Kenworth C500 | 5 |
| 2004 Kenworth C500 | 4 |
| 2003 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 2002 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 2001 Kenworth C500 | 4 |
| 2000 Kenworth C500 | 7 |
| 1999 Kenworth C500 | 7 |
| 1998 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 1997 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 1996 Kenworth C500 | 4 |
| 1995 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1994 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1993 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1991 Kenworth C500 | 3 |
| 1990 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1989 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1981 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1980 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1979 Kenworth C500 | 1 |
| 1978 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 1977 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 1976 Kenworth C500 | 2 |
| 1975 Kenworth C500 | 2 |