Vehicle recall 10V212000 · May 18, 2010

2009-2011 Kenworth C500

During maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.

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

Summary: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 C500 trucks manufactured from October 24, 2008 through January 13, 2010. During maneuvers with certain combinations of wheel turn, articulation, and bump, the brake chamber can contact the rear hood support.
Consequence: The contact can damage the brake chamber leading to a loss of braking function at the affected wheel end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 8, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes: Kenworth's recall number is 10KWC.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: 10V212000
Reported to NHTSA: May 18, 2010
Filed by: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign: 10KWC
Owner notification: June 8, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Hood; Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Recall 10V212000 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.

Kenworth C500 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009

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