Recall 08V104000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 08V104000. Component: TRAILER HITCHES. 318 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THIS REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH COULD CAUSE THE PIVOT PIN TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRUCK WHILE IN MOTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Defect Summary
PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE PIVOT PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V022000 | Jan 19, 2026 | STEERING | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 219 |
| 25V795000 | Nov 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | PETERBILT | 62 |
| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | May 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | PETERBILT | 315 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 220,764 |
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: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan 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.