Vehicle recall 05V237000 · May 19, 2005
Kenworth C500, T2000 and 3 more models
On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the C65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the C65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing process or a high induced stress during an extreme suspension articulation event.
- Consequence
- Both of these conditions can lead to a failure of the sway bar which could cause the rear axle to come loose, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The inspection and repair of these vehicles will depend on the type of vehicle (tractor or truck) and the intended service application. This inspection and repair criteria will be forthcoming. The recall began on June 30, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 05KW4.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
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V237000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2005
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05KW4
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth C500 (2005): 2005
- Kenworth T2000 (2005): 2005
- Kenworth T600 (2005): 2005
- Kenworth T800 (2005): 2005
- Kenworth W900 (2005): 2005
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.