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Vehicle recall 08V104000 · March 10, 2008

Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 367 and 11 more models

The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth T800, W900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence
This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08KW4 and peterbilt recall NO.208D.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
08V104000
Reported to NHTSA
March 10, 2008
Filed by
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign
08KW4 & 208D
Owner notification
April 18, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
318
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches
Recall 08V104000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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