Vehicle recall 07V217000 · May 22, 2007
2007-2008 Kenworth C500
On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation.
- Consequence
- If contact occurs, two possible scenarios may result: (1) the front brake chamber may be damaged to a point resulting in the loss of air or cause sudden full application of one of the brakes on the front axle; or (2) the front brake chamber may be damaged causing a reduction in braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake chamber and surrounding components for any damage and modify the rear hood support bracket to eliminate the potential for interference. If any brake components is damaged, the dealer will be instructed to replace the components free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Paccar/kenworth recall no. 07KW9.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
- 07V217000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07KW9
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 61
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood
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 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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