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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
98V129000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998V (Vehicle)950007/02/1998MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/11/199806/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
NotesOwner 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
01V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001V (Vehicle)20903/27/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryFailure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - REAR
97V139000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997V (Vehicle)1320009/08/1997MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/20/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
0321D02/01/1999604277A 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. *tt04/21/1999
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
STEERING
151702/15/1999604276Subject regarding smartwheel / multiplex steering wheel controls. *tt04/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
0280B02/01/1999604275Information on replacing door seals and bump stops. *tt04/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
0280A12/15/1998603203A condition with the top of the cab doors exhibiting a loud wind noise during strong cross winds or at highway speeds. *tt02/08/1999
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
0142A01/01/1999603207Some vehicles hvac units may have heating and air conditioning performance issues and/ or intermittent operation. *yc02/08/1999