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1999 Kenworth C500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Kenworth C500, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Kenworth C500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Trailer hitches10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1999 Kenworth C500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Jul 15, 2002 · 4,513 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Aug 28, 2001 · 2,294 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 1, 2001 · 6,392 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 01V-021 · Feb 5, 2001 · 1,992 vehicles

Risk. IF A WIRING SHORT OCCURRED ANYWHERE ALONG THE CAB POWER CIRCUIT, THE AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER COULD ARC AND CAUSE SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 00V-246 · Sep 13, 2000 · 3,260 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other C500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C500 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What C500 owners report

Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1999 KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 WAS EXITING THE EMERGENCY PULL OFF. THE TRAILER OF UNIT 1 BECAME DISCONNECTED AND THE TRAILER FELL ONTO THE PAVEMENT, CAUSING DAMAGE. *BF TRAILER INFO: 1993 GREAT DANE BOX TRAILER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0917-90) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF
Complaint 10381876 · Feb 6, 2011

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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.