Kenworth T300 2005

Model T300 made in 2005 by Kenworth got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, power train.

T300 year 2005

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2005

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
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC
05V417000	PACCAR INCORPORATED	from 06/15/2004 to 03/30/2005	V (Vehicle)	333	11/04/2005	MFR	PACCAR INCORPORATED	09/20/2005	09/20/2005
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. a different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. this could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
Consequence Summary	If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Notes	Kenworth recall not. 05kw5; peterbilt recall no. 905c.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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07V107000	PACCAR INCORPORATED	from 02/06/2002 to 02/26/2007	V (Vehicle)	4592	05/09/2007	MFR	PACCAR INCORPORATED	03/16/2007	03/16/2007
Defect Summary	On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Consequence Summary	If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes	Kenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
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
SEATS
TIB-02-113	08/05/2011	10040036	Ready	08/12/2011
TIB-02-113	08/05/2011	10040036	Paccar inc: fire truck seat height specification change. *rm	08/12/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
03/02/2011	158000
	2005 kenworth t300 the high pressure fuel line that feeds the injector bank has broken twice. the replacement line purchased from kenworth lasted 3 months and one day. the same leak occurred, spraying diesel fuel all over the engine.