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2012 Kenworth C500 TSBs

14 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories

Electrical

4 bulletins
10177021

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...

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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

10173212

Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...

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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.

10173205

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

10045242

KENWORTH: DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE FAILED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION IN REPAIRS AND BEFORE COMPONENT IS REPLACED, DIAL...

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FACE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND FAILURE VERIFIED. ALL KENWORTH MODELS WITH OHM DIAL OR OPEN CARD STYLE FUEL SENDERS. *PE

Other

2 bulletins
11037541

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.

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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

10044145

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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THE CHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER ASSEMBLY CONTROLS IN PLACE FOR DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS TORQUE. MODELS C500, K500, T660, T800 AND W900 2011-2012. *PE

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10165583

Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...

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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).

10039247

PACCAR SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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THE HYDRAULIC HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. KENWORTH C500. *RM

Brakes

1 bulletin
10254164

Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume...

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requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 Air Brake Systems. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedures are available.

Body & Paint

1 bulletin
10188550

Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.

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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

Transmission

1 bulletin
10185190

Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator...

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(LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10169787

Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.

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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10168703

Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...

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A/C compressor.

Suspension

1 bulletin
10047201

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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CORRECTION ON LISTED CHASSIS, AFTER NEWAY SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM PIVOT JOINT BOLT TORQUE WAS CHECKED AND INSPECTED. MODELS 2012 C500S, T800S, W900S. *PE