Vehicle recall 08V099000 · March 4, 2008
Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 379 and 3 more models
The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth C500, T800, W900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. This could reduce braking effectiveness.
- Consequence
- Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 08KW2 and peterbilt recall no. 208C.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
- 08V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KW2 & 208C
- Owner notification
- March 21, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters
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 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Kenworth T800 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Kenworth W900 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Peterbilt 357 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Peterbilt 379 (2005-2007): 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.