Kenworth T300 1999
Model T300 made in 1999 by Kenworth got 6 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningpower train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V303000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2607 | 11/19/1999 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/01/1999 | 11/08/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the installation of the aluminum steering driveline exceeds the u-joint angles specified by dana, the driveline manufacturer. by exceeding this specification, the u-joint could contact and cause a stress riser in the aluminum drive shaft. this contact could cause in a notch in the aluminum drivement, resulting in a stress riser in the shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This notch could cause premature failure of the steering driveline, resulting in loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the aluminum driveline with a steel version. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 99kw03.owner notification began november 19, 1999.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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V268000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1996 to 08/22/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 3000 | 10/12/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/23/2001 | 09/04/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. a condition called brake sprag, which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. this noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. these noise vibrations occur at the resonant frequency of the front axle cross-tube assembly and cause unusually high strain forces in the threaded portion of the tie rod ends that are connected to the cross-tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the tie rod end can cause loss of steering control and possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. in addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 12, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V140006 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/23/1999 to 12/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2294 | 10/24/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/28/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V037003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/11/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4513 | 07/15/2002 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/15/2002 | 09/12/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V044005 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/14/1999 to 09/22/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6392 | 04/10/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/01/2001 | 03/08/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V246102 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/07/1999 to 12/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 3260 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/13/2000 | 09/21/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| 41-9 | 09/03/2008 | 10026545 | Kenworth: the original publication identified chassis with px-8 engines only. px-8 and isc engines-engine warning light on. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
| 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 | |