Kenworth T2000 1997
Model T2000 made in 1997 by Kenworth got 15 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, latches/locks/linkages and suspension.
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V085000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/23/1996 to 04/17/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1352 | 07/18/1997 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/22/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997.notes: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 paccar at 1-206-455-7356.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 9802010256A | 05/01/1998 | 600254 | Concerns with the passenger side firewall panel. *yc | 05/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 0256A | 02/01/1998 | 600116 | Condition with the passenger side firewall trim panel inside the cab may become loose from its attachment points. *yc | 04/27/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 9708010135K | 08/01/1997 | 54266 | Vehicles having poor defrost performance and temperature differences left-to-right from the cab hvac unit. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 0141 | 09/01/1998 | 603357 | Technical information regarding failure of the cab or sleeper heater relay. *tt | 02/18/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 2 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Air bags failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Door lock failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| C.b. radio failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Dashboard failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Door lock failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 4 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Brakets under vehicle failed. not air bag complaint ( e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.) added on 09-07-1999. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Power windows failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Windshield failed. | |||
| 01/05/1997 | |||
| The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||