NHTSA Recall 05V237000: Suspension: rear
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 850 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V237000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05KW4 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | May 19, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Both of these conditions can lead to a failure of the sway bar which could cause the rear axle to come loose, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 30, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 05kw4.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 05V237000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2005 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2005 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2005 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2005 |
| Kenworth W900 | 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.