Vehicle recall 07V269000 · June 26, 2007
Peterbilt 385, Peterbilt 386 and 4 more models
On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
- Consequence
- If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall NO.507E and kenworth recall no. 07KWA.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
- 07V269000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 507E & 07KWA
- Owner notification
- September 4, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,571
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Kenworth T600 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Kenworth T660 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Kenworth T800 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Peterbilt 385 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Peterbilt 386 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 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.