Kenworth T2000 2004
Model T2000 made in 2004 by Kenworth got 2 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 2004
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V580000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/10/2004 to 10/19/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4322 | 01/13/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/10/2004 | 12/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the harness. the recall began january 13, 2005. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/kenworth recall no. 04kw8.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V570000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/09/2003 to 12/14/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 30995 | 04/17/2006 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/22/2005 | 12/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V606000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/22/2004 to 12/07/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 01/23/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/23/2004 | 12/28/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. the hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once it is raised for access to the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lock does not engage this could result in the hood closing without warning, increasing the risk of injury to someone working under the hood. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the hood lock cylinder and remove and replace any defective hood lock cylinders. the recall began january 23, 2005. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 04kw9.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V239000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/23/2003 to 09/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 3423 | 07/20/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/30/2009 | 06/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 09kw7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V410000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/01/2003 to 02/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 311 | 09/24/2004 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/19/2004 | 08/23/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A crack in the bracket may lead to premature failure of the bracket causing the step to fail without warning, when an individual steps on it, causing a fall. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will change the battery box support bracket and step support bracket. the recall began on september 24, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/kenworth recall no. 04kw5.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V189000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/01/2004 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1026 | 06/10/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/28/2005 | 04/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V485000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/07/2003 to 09/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 01/26/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/24/2008 | 09/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). these vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. this movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kwb. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-41-12 | 10/16/2008 | 10027664 | Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. the kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. chassis affected t2000, t800, and w900. model years unknown. *pe | 01/28/2009 | |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TIB-41-12 | 10/16/2008 | 10027664 | Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. the kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. chassis affected t2000, t800, and w900. model years unknown. *pe | 01/28/2009 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 895 | 2 | 07/08/2004 |
| While driving 65-70 mph lost steering control and vehicle wandered across the road. vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. dealer informed consumer that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2004 kenworth t2000 right front tire blew. *ts the vehicle sustained to damage to the right front steer tire, hood, right front rim, right headlight and signals and right rearview mirror (ohio traffic crash report). *nm | |||