There has been 1 safety recall for the Kenworth K500. 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 K500.
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth K500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2008 Peterbilt 320, 2008 Peterbilt 325, 2008 Peterbilt 330, 2008 Peterbilt 335, 2008 Peterbilt 340, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389K |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses. " the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 8, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,794 |