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
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
02V018001 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/07/2001 to 11/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2302 | 02/15/2002 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/15/2002 | 01/25/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Bolts 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V188000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/2000 to 05/29/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 07/16/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/12/2001 | 06/14/2001 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Unusually frequent applications of the air brakes could deplete the available air supply more quickly than expected. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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). | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
03V168000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/18/2001 to 05/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 483 | 06/18/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/05/2003 | 05/15/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 403-c/kenworth recall no. 03kw4.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
01V305000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/05/2001 to 06/04/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2670 | 11/07/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/26/2001 | 10/01/2001 | 571 | 103 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the hvac system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
04/01/2001 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
04/01/2001 | 10 | ||
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 |