Vehicle recall 09V229000 · June 18, 2009
2009 Kenworth T800
The brake spider mounting fasteners attaching the brake spider to the front steer axle flange 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
- Kenworth is recalling 9 my 2009 T800S vehicles equipped with dana front axle. The brake spider mounting fasteners attaching the brake spider to the front steer axle flange may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the brake spider fasteners and brake spider to become loose.
- Consequence
- This can allow the fasteners to shear and fall either onto the roadway or into the drum brake assembly, potentially allowing the brake to bind and causing increased stopping distance and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake spider mounting fasteners and torque them properly, as well as review the brake spider and steer axle flange holes for signs of vibration and fatigue and replace if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Paccar recall no. 09KW6.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
- 09V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KW6
- Owner notification
- July 17, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T800 (2009): 2009
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