Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V212000 Reported May 18, 2010

Sheetmetal hood/rear support bracket interference

Paccar Incorporated · Service Brakes, Air · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V212000
Manufacturer Campaign
10KWC
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 18, 2010

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 10V212000 or campaign 10KWC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V212000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V212000?

NHTSA recall 10V212000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 18, 2010. It addresses: Sheetmetal hood/rear support bracket interference. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V212000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10KWC. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.