NHTSARecalled May 18, 2010 · #10V212000
SHEETMETAL HOOD/REAR SUPPORT BRACKET INTERFERENCE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. THE CONTACT CAN DAMAGE THE BRAKE CHAMBER LEADING TO A LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL END, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- SHEETMETAL HOOD/REAR SUPPORT BRACKET INTERFERENCE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
- 2009 THROUGH, C500, 2008 THROUGH
- UPCs
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What you should 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.