2010 Kenworth C500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Kenworth C500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 Kenworth C500 recalls

Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes

Recall 24V145Feb 23, 2024936 vehicles affected

Certain Kenworth trucks were built with air tanks that do not hold enough air for the brake system.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V203Mar 24, 20115,831 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 10V308Jul 2, 20109,697 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber; Structure:Body:Hood

Recall 10V212May 18, 201010 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Kenworth C500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1

What owners report

2011-03-07, Tires
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 UPDATED 03/21/11 *BF

2010 Kenworth C500 questions

Does the 2010 Kenworth C500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Kenworth C500: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:Column; Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber; Structure:Body:Hood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kenworth C500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Kenworth C500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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