Vehicle recall 07V132000 · March 22, 2007
Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 357 and 11 more models
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
- Consequence
- If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 07KW4 & peterbilt recall no. 107C.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 22, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07KW4 & 107C
- Owner notification
- May 9, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 245
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle 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 T300 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T600 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T800 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth W900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 320 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 357 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 365 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 378 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 379 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 385 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 386 (2005, 2007): 2007, 2005
- Peterbilt 387 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 388 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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.