NHTSA Recall 05V189000: Suspension
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,026 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05KW3 & 405-B |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | April 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 surface.
Safety risk
This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
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. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2004, 2005 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2004, 2005 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2004, 2005 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2004, 2005 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2004, 2005 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2005 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2004, 2005 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2005 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2005 |
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.