Vehicle recall 08V403000 · August 13, 2008

2006-2008 K-TEC International

The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.

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

Summary: Kaffenbarger is recalling 22 my 2006-2008 international class 8 trucks equipped with auxiliary axles supplied by watson & chalin. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.
Consequence: A vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Kaffenbarger is working with watson & chalin to provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners can contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or kaffenbarger at 1-937-845-3804.
Notes: 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: 08V403000
Reported to NHTSA: August 13, 2008
Filed by: KAFFENBARGER TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 22
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 08V403000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

K-TEC International (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006

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