NHTSA Recall 08V002000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,794 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Kenworth 953.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V002000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07KWF 1207L |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 8, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
Safety risk
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.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 08V002000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth 953 | 2008 |
| Kenworth C500 | 2008 |
| Kenworth K500 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T300 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2008 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 325 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 335 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 340 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 389K | 2008 |
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.