Kenworth T300 2006
Model T300 made in 2006 by Kenworth got 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats and suspension. The car had some investigations: electrical system, exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, parking brake and power train.
Model 2006
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V213000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 12/05/2005 to 02/23/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 293 | 06/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/21/2007 | 05/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with cummins isc or paccar px8 engines, the jumper wire between the grid heater relay to the fuse block has been routed in such a way that the potential exists for it to rub against the radiator support. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The suspect wire is down stream of the fuse; this chaff point could cause the 250 amp charge wire to arc, potentially causing a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the routing of the jumper wire. if the wire is not routed correctly, it will be inspected for rubbing or chaffing and replaced if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/kenworth recall no. 07kw8.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V446000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/11/2006 to 10/17/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 116 | 01/10/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/24/2006 | 11/27/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A light application of the brakes will not deactivate the cruise control and the system will have to be shut off by the dash switch. this could lead to unintended acceleration and a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. the recall began on january 10, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 41-10 | 03/05/2008 | 10025309 | Racor heavy duty air intake filter campaign. 201 t300s ordered with sales code 1081300 and built between 01/02/06-12/03/07. *pe | 07/28/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-45-36 | 12/03/2008 | 10030410 | Kenworth: this is a field campaign to modify the turbocharger oil drain plumbing. model t300, my 12/13/06-07/09/08. csc letter rec'd. *pe | 09/29/2009 | |
| TIB-45-35 | 11/05/2008 | 10028346 | Kenworth trucks: px-8 and cummins isl engine calibration campaign c0844. upgrade engine control software for paccar px 8 and cummins isl engines to enhance performance and reliability. *pe | 03/25/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 4530 | 08/29/2007 | 10022829 | Collection of dpf and engine part/serial numbers comapaign. *kb | 09/28/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| TIB-34-039 | 09/01/2011 | 10040524 | Ready | 09/02/2011 | |
| TIB-34-039 | 09/01/2011 | 10040524 | Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. information on the front drive axle speed warning display. *rm | 09/02/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE08011 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/08/2008 | 05/05/2008 | TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE | 08V190000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs ii sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the qcs ii cable connection, which could result in a loss of lighting to the trailer.odi believes a loss of lighting would adversely affect the trailer's visibility. further, the resulting loss of brake lights is inherently critical to highway safety, day or night.kenworth has upgraded the tib repair to a safety recall.kenworth dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, thus providing abetter cable connection. the defect notification was submitted on 4/25/08 (copy attached).trailers built between may 24 and november 21, 2006 (model year 2007 trailers) will be remedied.the population to be remedied is 3,573 in the united states.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE08011 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/08/2008 | 05/05/2008 | TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE | 08V190000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs ii sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the qcs ii cable connection, which could result in a loss of lighting to the trailer.odi believes a loss of lighting would adversely affect the trailer's visibility. further, the resulting loss of brake lights is inherently critical to highway safety, day or night.kenworth has upgraded the tib repair to a safety recall.kenworth dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, thus providing abetter cable connection. the defect notification was submitted on 4/25/08 (copy attached).trailers built between may 24 and november 21, 2006 (model year 2007 trailers) will be remedied.the population to be remedied is 3,573 in the united states.this investigation is closed. | ||||||