NHTSA Recall 08V104000: Trailer hitches
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 318 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Kenworth T800.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V104000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08KW4 & 208D |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 10, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Safety risk
This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no.208d.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 08V104000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T800 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2007, 2008 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.