2017 KENWORTH C500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 KENWORTH C500 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine control, air brake systems, and electrical wiring based on recall data.
There are 5 recalls for the 2017 KENWORTH C500 affecting multiple key vehicle systems including air brake reservoirs, engine cooling fuel lines, engine wiring harnesses, and engine control modules. These recalls address safety and performance risks and involve free repairs by dealers.
Recalls- Air brake reservoir volume. Recall 24V145000 affects 996 vehicles. Air tanks have insufficient air volume for the brake system, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the air tanks free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed in August 2024.
- Fuel pump cooling screen. Recall 18V657000 affects 48,896 vehicles including the C500. A restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst in certain conditions, leading to fuel leaks and engine stalls which increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump cooling circuit screen free of charge.
- Engine wiring harness. Recall 18V555000 affects 11,429 vehicles. Engine harnesses may lack circuits for check engine and stop engine lights, preventing warnings of serious engine problems that could cause unexpected engine failure and increase crash risk. Dealers will install overlay jumper harnesses free of charge. This recall covers both electrical and engine issues but shares the same campaign number.
- Engine control module stalling. Recall 16V426000 affects 3,227 vehicles. The engine control module may short circuit, causing the engine to stall suddenly without restart, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace defective modules free of charge. Notifications began in 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving brake systems, engine stalling, or electrical defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney or lemon law specialist can provide guidance on these matters.
2017 KENWORTH C500 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
64548
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 KENWORTH C500
996 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2008-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2021-2023 Kenworth T800B, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH C500
48896 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH C500
11429 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Risk: If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH C500
3227 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.