VIN 1NKDXUEX45J080803 — 2005 Kenworth T800
Recorded with Papa Bam Inc · USDOT 3368577
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKDXUEX45J080803 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T800 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WI PB9674 (Wisconsin) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-06 to 2026-03-30 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | 1NKDXUEX45J080803 | WI PB9674 | PAPA BAM INC · USDOT 3368577 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Papa Bam Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3368577
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Burlington, WI
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1NKDXUEX45J080803 is a 2005 Kenworth T800 operated by Papa Bam Inc (USDOT 3368577). License plate on its inspection records: WI PB9674. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2005 Kenworth T800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDXUEX45J080803. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: C12/C13 engine, 12L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-06 and 2026-03-30. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-30) was in Wisconsin, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (3), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Papa Bam Inc (USDOT 3368577) from 2024-11-06 to 2026-03-30 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2005 Kenworth T800 platform. The most recent, 09V166000, concerns paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. the caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T800 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHILLICOTHE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | C12/C13 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR IS RECALLING 140 MY 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, AND T660 TRUCKS. THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS ATTACHING THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO THE TORQUE PLATE MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIP
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND ALSO A ROAD DEBRIS HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS AND TORQUE PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY
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