NHTSA Recall 01V051000: Suspension: lower arm
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 209 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01KW02 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | February 20, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Safety risk
Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth K100 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T600 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T800 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth W900 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.