Kenworth T300 2001

Model T300 made in 2001 by Kenworth got 2 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and trailer hitches.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
02V018001PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/07/2001 to 11/01/2001V (Vehicle)230202/15/2002MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/15/200201/25/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Consequence SummaryBolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began february 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
01V188000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/2000 to 05/29/2001V (Vehicle)2307/16/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/12/200106/14/2001571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of fire service and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service chambers.
Consequence SummaryUnusually frequent applications of the air brakes could deplete the available air supply more quickly than expected.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. on tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. owner notification began july 16, 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
01V268000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1996 to 08/22/2001V (Vehicle)300010/12/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/23/200109/04/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryFailure of the tie rod end can cause loss of steering control and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
03V168000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 07/18/2001 to 05/15/2003V (Vehicle)48306/18/2003MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED05/05/200305/15/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence SummaryIf left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 403-c/kenworth recall no. 03kw4.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
01V305000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/05/2001 to 06/04/2001V (Vehicle)267011/07/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED09/26/200110/01/2001571103
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems. the mode door in an hvac system can become inoperable. the mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.
Consequence SummaryThis failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the hvac system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the hvac cab mode housing assembly if necessary. owner notification began november 7, 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
41-909/03/200810026545Kenworth: the original publication identified chassis with px-8 engines only. px-8 and isc engines-engine warning light on. *pe11/07/2008
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04/01/20011
 Front end shimmies at 45 mph. vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *ak consumer feels the dealer is ignoring the problem. *jb
04/01/200110
 Front end shimmies at 45 mph. vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. dealer has not been able to correct the problem. manufacturer has been contacted.*ak *jb