2005 Kenworth T800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

12 safety recalls list the 2005 Kenworth T800, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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12 safety recalls for the 2005 Kenworth T800

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Service brakes, air

   NHTSA 09V239000 Reported June 30, 2009 3,423 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is…

2. Disc (service brakes)

   NHTSA 09V166000 Reported May 19, 2009 140 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner…

3. Suspension

   NHTSA 08V485000 Reported September 24, 2008 130 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam…

   Remedy: Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may…

4. Slack adjusters (service brakes)

   NHTSA 08V099000 Reported March 4, 2008 130 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. This could reduce braking effectiveness.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

5. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 07V279000 Reported June 28, 2007 28,968 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.

   Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007.…

6. Trailer hitches

   NHTSA 07V269000 Reported June 26, 2007 9,571 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

7. Automatic transmission (power train)

   NHTSA 07V107000 Reported March 16, 2007 4,592 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact…

8. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 05V570000 Reported December 22, 2005 30,995 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.

   Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at…

9. Steering

   NHTSA 05V543000 Reported November 29, 2005 241 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

   On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the…

   Remedy: Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the…

10. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 05V237000 Reported May 19, 2005 850 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

11. Suspension

    NHTSA 05V189000 Reported April 28, 2005 1,026 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners.…

12. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 05V084000 Reported March 4, 2005 39 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2004. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Kenworth T800 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 125,013 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Electrical system1
• Engine and engine cooling: engine1
• Equipment: air conditioner1
• Power train: driveshaft1
• Structure: frame and members1
• Suspension1

What owners are reporting

“Takara recall- operating dump truck on a local road at approximately 25 MPH. Decelerating to a stop at a red light. As the vehicle slowed down, the light changed and as i attempted to accelerate the r”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2018 · Suspension

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kenworth t800. The contact stated that the clamps that hold the battery cables, which lead from the battery to the starter, were not adjusted properly. As a result, the cabl”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2008 · Electrical system

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.