Kenworth Kenworth 2001

Model Kenworth made in 2001 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. The car had one investigation (suspension).

Model 2001

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009
SUSPENSION - REAR
01010101/01/2001618691Subject regarding kenworth airglide 100 sway bar end bushing non-safety related field campaign. *tt04/20/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
PE02091PACCAR INCORPORATED12/03/200205/23/2003FRONT AXLE BEARING FAILURE03V125000
 The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.as a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report and defect reports for additional details.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/08/2000106/01/2000
 1st day after purchase wiring harness caught fire on new vehicle. *ak