Vehicle recall 09V490000 · December 23, 2009
Kenworth T2000, T660 and 2 more models
The fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 T2000, T800, T660 and W900S trucks manufactured between July 1 and October 23, 2009. The fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.
- Consequence
- The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 09KWB.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
- 09V490000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KWB
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,078
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth T660 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth T800 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth W900S (2010): 2010
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