NHTSA Recall 08V485000: Suspension
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kenworth T2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V485000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08KWB |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | September 24, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 26, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Safety risk
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08kwb. 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 08V485000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 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.