2017 Kenworth C500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Kenworth C500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

4Recalls
0Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2017 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.

Fuel line can burst on long downhill grades

Recall 18V657Sep 21, 201848,896 vehicles affected

Certain trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel pump cooling circuit screen that can become restricted, particularly during driving on long downhill grades.

Warning Lights May Not Alert Driver to Engine Failure

Recall 18V555Aug 22, 201811,429 vehicles affected

Some trucks may have been built with engine wiring that lacks the circuits for the check engine light and stop engine light.

Engine May Stall Suddenly and Fail to Restart

Recall 16V426Jun 10, 20163,227 vehicles affected

The engine control module (ECM) in these trucks may short circuit.

2017 Kenworth C500 questions

Does the 2017 Kenworth C500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Kenworth C500: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Fuel line can burst on long downhill grades; Warning Lights May Not Alert Driver to Engine Failure; Engine May Stall Suddenly and Fail to Restart. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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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