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2010 KENWORTH C500

4 recalls, 1 complaints - 19 TSBs

24V145000 Feb 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 ve... Read more
Consequence
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
936 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
11V203000 Mar 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 KENWORTH C500, T2000, T600, AND T660, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PETERBILT 387 AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN CAUSE ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 11E-006. CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION TUBE WITH A THICK WALL COMBUSTION TUBE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE HEAT TO BREAK THROUGH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FR... Read more
5,831 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V308000 Jul 2, 2010
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLIN... Read more
Consequence
A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
9,697 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V212000 May 18, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Defect Description
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.
10 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
TIRES Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2011
2010 KENWORTH SEMI, UNIT 1 LOST A SET OF DUAL WHEELS OFF HIS TRAILER. UNIT 2 STRUCK ONE OF THE WHEELS, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE STRUCK TIRE/WHEEL WAS REMOVED FROM THE ROADWAY. THE 2ND TIRE WAS NOT LOCATED. BOTH UNITS WERE DISABLE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0007-89. *JB UPDAT... Read more
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 KENWORTH C500

19 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
24KWD Apr 9, 2024
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 ??A?A?Air Brake Systems??A?A?. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedur
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015 Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB-43-025 Jan 26, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
KENWORTH: THE STANDARD PRODUCTION COMPONENTS ARE REPLACING THE PRE-PRODUCTION COMPONENTS. *PE
TIB-43-024 Nov 21, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION IN BULLETIN PERTAINING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE DERATE BY WHICH THE DEF FILTERS ARE CLOGGED AND/OR CONTAMINATED DEF IS IDENTIFIED. *PE
TIB-43-23 Nov 8, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR NOX SENSOR REPAIRS SHOULD INCLUDE SYSTEM UPDATES FOR CHASSIS OPERATING IN CONDITIONS WHICH RESULT IN MOISTURE RELATED SENSOR FAILURES WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE PROTECTION EXHAUST DESIGN FOR REAR NOX SENS
TIB-43-22 Oct 31, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BULLETIN REFERS TO THE DUAL EXHAUST REAR NOX SENSOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN. TO DIVERT MOISTURE FROM THE REAR (SCR OUTLET) NOX SENSOR THERE IS A NEW DESIGN FOR EXHAUST ELEMENT.
TIB-45-042 Oct 31, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KENWORTH: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO UPDATING THE ENGINE ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FOR NEW PRODUCTIVE ENGINES. EMISSIONS LABEL WITH REQUIRED CLARIFICATION. *PE
TIB-45-042 Oct 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO UPDATING THE ENGINE ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FOR NEW PRODUCTIVE ENGINES. EMISSIONS LABEL WITH REQUIRED CLARIFICATION. *PE
TIB-15-20 May 11, 2011
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
PACCAR SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HYDRAULIC HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. KENWORTH C500. *RM
TIB-43-019 Feb 22, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEED PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED AND RETROFITTED WITH PRODUCTION PARTS. *RM
TIB-03-041 Sep 23, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ODOMETER MAY INACCURATELY RECORD MILEAGE. THE FOG LAMP CIRCUIT MAY NOT WORK WITH THE INSIDE SWITCH. SOME CHASSIS HAVE INACCURATE CHASSIS WEIGHT ON THE DOOR LABEL. *

NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH C500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE08011 Opened: Feb 8, 2008 , Closed: May 5, 2008
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF KENWORTH PRODUCTS BASED ON THEIR FIELD COMMUNICATION TIB # 34-31.KENWORTH INTRODUCED THE QCS II STA-DRY TRAILER CABLE IN MAY 2006.THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN STEMMED FROM FIELD FEEDBACK THAT INDICATED A FLEXIBILIT... Read more

KENWORTH C500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH C500 across all model years (1975, 2025).

130 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH C500 - Year by Year

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Other KENWORTH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
T800 354 49 View
T880 330 12 View
T680 329 110 View
W900 291 42 View
T380 222 2 View
T480 181 0 View
W990 178 0 View
T660 165 10 View