NHTSA Recall 06V391000: Driveline (power train)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 572 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V391000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1006C & 06KW1 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | October 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
Safety risk
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on october 9, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.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 06V391000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2006 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2006 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2006 |
| Peterbilt 340 | 2006 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2006 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2006 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2006 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2006 |
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.