Vehicle recall 09V166000 · May 19, 2009
Kenworth T660, T800 and 2 more models
The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, and T660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 09KW3.OWNERS 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
- 09V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KW3
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 140
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T170 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth T660 (2005, 2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
- Kenworth T800 (2005, 2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
- Kenworth W900 (2005, 2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
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