NHTSA Recall 07V217000: Hood (structure)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V217000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07KW9 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD |
| Report received | May 22, 2007 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation.
Safety risk
If contact occurs, two possible scenarios may result: (1) the front brake chamber may be damaged to a point resulting in the loss of air or cause sudden full application of one of the brakes on the front axle; or (2) the front brake chamber may be damaged causing a reduction in braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber and surrounding components for any damage and modify the rear hood support bracket to eliminate the potential for interference. If any brake components is damaged, the dealer will be instructed to replace the components free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Paccar/kenworth recall no. 07kw9.customers may 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 07V217000
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.