Vehicle recall 08V128000 · March 21, 2008
Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and 13 more models
The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth C500, T2000,T660, T800 and W900 trucks equipped with bendix MV-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
- Consequence
- If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bendix MV-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 08KW3 and peterbilt recall no. 308E.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
- 08V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KW3 308E
- Owner notification
- April 14, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,043
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Air
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 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth T2000 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth T660 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth T800 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth W900 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Peterbilt 330 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 335 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 340 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 365 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 367 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 384 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 386 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 388 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 389 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 389K (2009): 2009
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.