Vehicle recall 08V314000 · July 14, 2008
Kenworth T2000, T600 and 3 more models
The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain AG380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 T2000, T600, T660, T800 and W900 trucks. The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain AG380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.
- Consequence
- The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 08KW9.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
- 08V314000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KW9
- Owner notification
- August 12, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,189
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
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 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth T600 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth T660 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth T800 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth W900 (2009): 2009
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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