Vehicle recall 03V168000 · May 5, 2003
Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T300 and 8 more models
On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
- Consequence
- If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began June 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began June 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall no. 403-C/kenworth recall no. 03KW4.ALSO, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V168000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 2003
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03KW4/403-C
- Owner notification
- June 18, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 483
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Kenworth T300 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Kenworth T600 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Kenworth T800 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Kenworth W900 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Peterbilt 357 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 378 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 379 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 385 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 387 (2003): 2003
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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