NHTSA Recall 08V403000: Suspension: lower arm
KAFFENBARGER TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 K-Tec International.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V403000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | August 13, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kaffenbarger is recalling 22 my 2006-2008 international class 8 trucks equipped with auxiliary axles supplied by watson & chalin. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.
Safety risk
A vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Kaffenbarger is working with watson & chalin to provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners can contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or kaffenbarger at 1-937-845-3804.
Notes
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 08V403000
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.