NHTSA Recall 01V167001: Suspension
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 390 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V167001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 501E/01KW05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | May 17, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Safety risk
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or 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 01V167001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2000 |
| Kenworth K100 | 2000 |
| Kenworth T300 | 2000 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2000 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2000 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 2000 |
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.