1994 KENWORTH T800
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 6 TSBs
03V126000 Mar 31, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME O... Read more
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. 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 ... Read more
01V142000 Apr 24, 2001
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "... Read more
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more
95V098000 May 16, 1995
SEATS
Defect Description
AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO "RATCHET" REARWARD. REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK INCREASES TO WHERE THE SEATBACK HAS MOVED TO A FULLY RECLINED HORIZONTAL POSITION. COMPLETE LOSS OF BACK SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW RECLINER LATCH SPRING AND HANDLE.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Dec 8, 2007
Incident date: Nov 28, 2007
A NORMAL DAY AT THE FARM I START MY TRUCK TO LET IT WARM UP. I LEAVE THE TRUCK AND COME BACK SEVERAL MINUTES LATER RELEASING MY PARKING BRAKES AND THING SEEMS NORMAL. I PULL FORWARD TOWARD A CORAL AND HIT MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS NONE. AS WAS ABOUT TO HIT CORAL I FINALLY GOT PARKING BRAKES ON. COME ... Read more
TIRES
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Jan 31, 2002
THIS WAS A STEER TIRE ON A BIG RIG THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY COULD HAVE BEEN CATSTROPHIC.*AK (DOT NUMBER: MJ4K39AW16 TIRESIZE: GY285-75-2)
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 KENWORTH T800
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
TIB-13-040
Feb 27, 2015
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS FAILED TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS FOR AIR VOLUME LIFT AXLE AND THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE AIR VOLUME FOR WORTHWHILE IMPROVEMENT TO EXCEED GOVERNMENT FMVSS 121. MODEL T800, W900. *PE SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTT
TIB-E-055
Jul 9, 2012
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE
TIB-E011
Dec 15, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM
TIB-E-009
Dec 2, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
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-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
KENWORTH T800 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T800 across all model years (1987, 2025).
318
Total Recalls
49
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KENWORTH T800 - Year by Year
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| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 19 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 25 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 13 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 12 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 10 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 12 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |