Kenworth T2000 1996
Model T2000 made in 1996 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and suspension.
Model 1996
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
98V129000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 9500 | 07/02/1998 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/11/1998 | 06/17/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.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 1-206-828-5418.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
01V051000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 03/27/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/20/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
97V139000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 13200 | 09/08/1997 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/20/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. 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 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
0321D | 02/01/1999 | 604277 | A condition may exist where the odometer rolls over to zero miles instead of 100,000; mileage displayed incorrectly; and / or service cluster fault shuts down multi-function display. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | 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 | 01/27/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | 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 | 01/27/2009 | |
STEERING | |||||
1517 | 02/15/1999 | 604276 | Subject regarding smartwheel / multiplex steering wheel controls. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
0280B | 02/01/1999 | 604275 | Information on replacing door seals and bump stops. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
0280A | 12/15/1998 | 603203 | A condition with the top of the cab doors exhibiting a loud wind noise during strong cross winds or at highway speeds. *tt | 02/08/1999 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
0142A | 01/01/1999 | 603207 | Some vehicles hvac units may have heating and air conditioning performance issues and/ or intermittent operation. *yc | 02/08/1999 |