2007 KENWORTH T2000

11 recalls, 15 complaints - 19 TSBs

11V203000 Mar 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 KENWORTH C500, T2000, T600, AND T660, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PETERBILT 387 AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN CAUSE ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 11E-006. CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION TUBE WITH A THICK WALL COMBUSTION TUBE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE HEAT TO BREAK THROUGH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FR... Read more
5,831 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
11V127000 Feb 23, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME ... Read more
Consequence
THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE OIL MODULE FILTER CAP AND INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE ON THE SECONDARY CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PET... Read more
4,664 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V634000 Dec 13, 2010
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007. THE BEARING SURFACES OF THE EXTENDED LUBE UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE INTER-AXLE DRIVELINE TO THE DRIVE AXLE MAY BECOME PREMATURELY WORN DUE TO BREAKDOWN... Read more
Consequence
DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH ITS SUPPLIER TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
12,873 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
09V239000 Jun 30, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUB... Read more
Consequence
CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-82... Read more
3,423 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V485000 Sep 24, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR ... Read more
Consequence
A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL OF THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS. INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF CRACKED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
130 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V487000 Sep 23, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
4,883 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V190000 Apr 25, 2008
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 3,573 MY 2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, T600, T2000, AND W900 CHASSIS BUILT WITH PHILLIPS QCS II TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION AND TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT. CERTAIN TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE A 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT THAT ONLY PARTIALLY SUPPORTS THE TRA... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, OTHER MOTORISTS MAY NOT BE WARNED OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER MOVEMENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE BACK OF THE QCS II MOLDED BOOT AND THE FRAME BRACKET, AND REATTACH THE SUPPORTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
3,573 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
07V279000 Jun 28, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
Consequence
IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. REVISED OIL CAP RETENTION BASED ON THE ENGINE MODEL/CONFIGURATION WILL BE INCORPORATED TO PREVENT STEERING LOCK-UP. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
28,968 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
07V269000 Jun 26, 2007
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
Consequence
IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
9,571 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
07V090000 Mar 9, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALV... Read more
Consequence
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE SINGLE RELAY VALVE TO A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
65 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
06V446000 Nov 24, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
AN INCORRECT SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN MODEL T300 TRUCKS.
Consequence
A LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WILL NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF BY THE DASH SWITCH. THIS COULD LEAD TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
KENWORTH WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SENSOR SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
116 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR10
POWER TRAIN1
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STEERING Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2017
AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK I WAS AMAZED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH KENWORTH AND PETTERBULT TRUCK'S! THE FRAME RAILS, THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THESE TRUCK'S ARE DEFECTIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY! A KENWORTH BODY MAN WORKING FOR KENWORTH TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T PUT ... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2017
AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK I WAS AMAZED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH KENWORTH AND PETTERBULT TRUCK'S! THE FRAME RAILS, THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THESE TRUCK'S ARE DEFECTIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY! A KENWORTH BODY MAN WORKING FOR KENWORTH TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T PUT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2017
AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK I WAS AMAZED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH KENWORTH AND PETTERBULT TRUCK'S! THE FRAME RAILS, THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THESE TRUCK'S ARE DEFECTIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY! A KENWORTH BODY MAN WORKING FOR KENWORTH TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T PUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2007
BRAKE CHAMBER FELL OFF THE AXLE- WAS HANGING BY HOSES WHEN SERVICE TRUCK ARRIVED TO REPAIR IT AT THE 247 MILE MARKER ON HWY I94 IN WI. REPLACED COMPLETE CHAMBER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Sep 26, 2007
BOTH RIGHT HAND DRIVE BRAKE CHAMBERS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BOTH CHAMBERS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
BOTH FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BOTH BRAKE CHAMBERS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Oct 24, 2007
LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN AT MOUNTING PLATE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
POWER TRAIN Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN OFF AND HANGING BY HOSES. STUDS BROKEN OUT OF BASE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Sep 17, 2007
REAR COVER ON LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY HAD TO USE TORCH TO REMOVE MOUNTING STUDS TO REMOVE. INSTALLED NEW BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Mar 27, 2008
FOUND FOUR BRAKE CHAMBERS BROKEN. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ALL FOUR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: May 13, 2008
BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THREE BRAKE CHAMBERS. (ONE WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2007).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Aug 12, 2008
TRUCK PULLED AWAY FROM A DOCK. LR BRAKE CHAMBER LOCKED UP AND SUPER SINGLE TIRE SLID AND THEN BLEW OUT. SERVICE TRUCK HAD TO COME AND BRAKE CHAMBER WAS REPLACED. THIS REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WAREHOUSE. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE AXLE LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/02/08.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Aug 12, 2008
TRUCK PULLED AWAY FROM A DOCK. LR BRAKE CHAMBER LOCKED UP AND SUPER SINGLE TIRE SLID AND THEN BLEW OUT. SERVICE TRUCK HAD TO COME AND BRAKE CHAMBER WAS REPLACED. THIS REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WAREHOUSE. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE AXLE LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/02/08.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
TWO BRAKE ASSEMBLIES BROKE OFF AXLES AND FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE IN SAFE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 6 OTHER KNOWN INCIDENTS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES HAVE TO BE REWELDED TO THE AXLES OF THE VEHICLES BEFORE THEY CAN BE OPERATED AGAIN SAFELY. THIS DEFECT IS ON SEMI TRACTOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 21, 2008
WHILE DRIVING TO DEALER LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON FRONT DRIVE AXEL BROKE OFF OF AXEL. HAD TRUCK BEEN LOADED AND NOT BOB TAILING AT THE TIME THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AS THE FAILURE RENDERED THE BRAKE TOTALLY IN OPERATIVE. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 KENWORTH T2000

19 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL6
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015 Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB-42-043 Aug 1, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. *RM
TIB-42-48 Jul 6, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR. *RM
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE
TIB-43-14 Oct 16, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH CHASSIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) GASKET CAMPAIGN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. CHASSIS MODELS AFFECTED T2000, T660,T800 AND W900. MODEL YEARS 2005-08 *PE
TIB-41-12 Oct 16, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: THE INLET PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR ISX ENGINES. THE KENWORTH AIR INLET PIPE TO THE ISX TURBO MAY BECOME DETACHED. CHASSIS AFFECTED T2000, T800, AND W900. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TIB-41-12 Oct 16, 2008
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
KENWORTH TRUCKS: THE INLET PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR ISX ENGINES. THE KENWORTH AIR INLET PIPE TO THE ISX TURBO MAY BECOME DETACHED. CHASSIS AFFECTED T2000, T800, AND W900. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
43-12 Oct 16, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. KENWORTH (PACCAR CO): CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) FLEX PIPE INSPECTIONS. CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES, C9, C13 OR C15, SHOULD HAVE THE CGI
43-11 Jun 11, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH (PACCAR): THE VERTICAL TAILPIPE(S) DIFFUSER TURNS. AFFECTED: ALL T2000S, T660S, T800S AND W900S CHASSIS BUILT FROM 04/25/08 TO 02/11/08 WITH 2007 ENGINES. *PE
4530 Aug 29, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
COLLECTION OF DPF AND ENGINE PART/SERIAL NUMBERS COMAPAIGN. *KB

NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH T2000

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA09008 Opened: May 29, 2009 , Closed: Aug 27, 2010
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Horton Fan Hub Failures
PACCAR is conducting an Owner Notification Program (ONP) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The ONP are attached to the closing report and can be found in the NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) database. (TSB: 10033585, 10033584)See Closing report for investigation detai... Read more
PE09013 Opened: Feb 27, 2009 , Closed: Jul 6, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS
ON JUNE 23, 2009 PACCAR NOTIFIED ODI THAT 3,423 KENWORTH T2000, T800, T600, W900, AND T660 TRUCKS, MODEL YEARS 2004 - 2009, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE TIRES AND AIRGLIDE (AG) 400/460 REAR SUSPENSIONS ARE BEING RECALLED.CERTAIN OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED FATIGUE CRACKS... Read more

KENWORTH T2000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T2000 across all model years (1995, 2012).

106 Total Recalls
56 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH T2000 - Year by Year

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2011 2 0 View
2010 6 0 View
2009 12 0 View
2008 14 4 View
2007 (current) 11 15
2006 7 7 View
2005 7 0 View
2004 7 3 View
2003 5 2 View
2002 3 1 View
2001 5 1 View
2000 6 2 View
1999 8 3 View
1998 4 3 View
1997 4 15 View
1996 3 0 View
1995 1 0 View

Other KENWORTH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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T880 330 12 View
T680 329 110 View
W900 291 42 View
T380 222 2 View
T480 181 0 View
W990 178 0 View
T660 165 10 View