Recall 05V237000 scope
Recall 05V237000
THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. • SUSPENSION:REAR • reported May 19, 2005 • • 850 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 05V237000
- Manufacturer
- THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Make
- KENWORTH
- Model Years
- 2005
- Affected Units
- 850
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
KENWORTH has issued a recall affecting suspension. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THESE VEHICLES WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR TRUCK) AND THE INTENDED SERVICE APPLICATION.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
How serious is this recall vs others?
Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
Remedy
THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THESE VEHICLES WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR TRUCK) AND THE INTENDED SERVICE APPLICATION. THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR CRITERIA WILL BE FORTHCOMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
5 vehicles under this recall
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
Other THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching KENWORTH from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V442000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 8 |
| 26V022000 | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V569000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 56,260 |
| 25V181000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 220,764 |
| 24V908000 | STEERING | 68 |
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
Of 5 related complaints, the most reported components are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1), Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (1).
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 05V237000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.