Recall 05V-189: 2004–2005 Kenworth C500, 2004–2005 Kenworth T2000 and 7 more
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 2005, covering about 1,026 vehicles.
The problem
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
The risk
This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V189000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Kenworth T600 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2005 | All years |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2005 | All years |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-189?
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
How is recall 05V-189 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.