1997 KENWORTH T2000

4 recalls — 15 complaints

01V051000 Feb 20, 2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
209 vehicles affected
98V129000 Jun 11, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
9,500 vehicles affected
97V139000 Aug 20, 1997
SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.
13,200 vehicles affected
97V085000 May 22, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.
1,352 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 5, 1998
BRAKETS UNDER VEHICLE FAILED. NOT AIR BAG COMPLAINT ( E.G., SEAT BELT, TRAILER SUSPENSION AIR BAG, ETC.) ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Oct 5, 1998
RADIATOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 5, 1998
RADIATOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Oct 5, 1998
RADIATOR FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 5, 1998
DOOR LOCK FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Oct 5, 1998
DOOR LOCK FAILED.
AIR BAGS Oct 5, 1998
AIR BAGS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 5, 1998
DASHBOARD FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 5, 1998
WINDSHIELD FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Oct 5, 1998
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Oct 5, 1998
C.B. RADIO FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 7, 1998
VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS INCLUDING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DOORS, TRANSMISSION, HEADLINER, AND TAIL LIGHTS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH May 7, 1998
VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS INCLUDING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DOORS, TRANSMISSION, HEADLINER, AND TAIL LIGHTS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS May 7, 1998
VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS INCLUDING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DOORS, TRANSMISSION, HEADLINER, AND TAIL LIGHTS.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Aug 5, 1997
THE CURVED WINDSHIELD HAS A FLAT SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK