Kenworth T800 1997

Model T800 made in 1997 by Kenworth got 5 consumer complains there are 9 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and service brakes, air.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
98V129000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998V (Vehicle)950007/02/1998MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/11/199806/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.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).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
01V142000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1994 to 01/31/2001V (Vehicle)1406/22/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/24/200104/26/2001567
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles. vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
Consequence SummaryThese vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Corrective SummaryVehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 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, AIR
03V126000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 01/21/1991 to 02/25/2003V (Vehicle)4505/05/2003MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/31/200304/02/2003571121
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. owner notification began on may 5, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 03kw3. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
01V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001V (Vehicle)20903/27/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54 rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 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).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
97V196003PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/01/1996 to 11/30/1996V (Vehicle)47012/18/1997MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/24/199711/25/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence SummaryCracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
NotesOwner notification began december 17, 1997. 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 paccar at 1-425-468-7356.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
99V128002PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1997 to 12/31/1997V (Vehicle)1306/17/1999MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED05/27/199907/21/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. these hubs can fatigue crack.
Consequence SummaryThis fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.
NotesOwner notification began june 17, 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).
SUSPENSION - REAR
97V139000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997V (Vehicle)1320009/08/1997MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/20/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03V245000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1995 to 12/31/1997V (Vehicle)18MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/09/200307/17/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence SummaryIf this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
01V293002PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1997 to 12/31/1997V (Vehicle)1412/10/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/08/200112/13/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with arvinmeritor front axle ff-981. the wheel separator plates are incompatible with skf phase iv truck hub units incorporated into the arvinmeritor ff-981 front axle assemblies installed on vehicles with wheel mounting flanges of 10 mm or less and brake drum mounting flanges of 6 mm or less.
Consequence SummaryThe combination of components could reduce the service life of the front hub, which could result in a fracture. if a hub fractures, vehicle control, braking, and stability can be affected. in extreme cases, the wheel could separate from the vehicle causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will change the front hubs. owner notification began december 10, 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-E-00912/02/201010040180Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm08/16/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
TIB-E-05507/09/201210045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe08/22/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm08/16/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
05/23/2010
 I work for illinois central logistics inc. 950 w. gore road morris, il 60450 (815)416-1110. they are making me drive the truck unsafe without having any maintenance done to the truck and running over the hours from 12-20 hours a day. if they i don't take the loads they tell me to take or i am fired and i cannot afford not to work.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
05/23/2010
 I work for illinois central logistics inc. 950 w. gore road morris, il 60450 (815)416-1110. they are making me drive the truck unsafe without having any maintenance done to the truck and running over the hours from 12-20 hours a day. if they i don't take the loads they tell me to take or i am fired and i cannot afford not to work.
STEERING
05/23/2010
 I work for illinois central logistics inc. 950 w. gore road morris, il 60450 (815)416-1110. they are making me drive the truck unsafe without having any maintenance done to the truck and running over the hours from 12-20 hours a day. if they i don't take the loads they tell me to take or i am fired and i cannot afford not to work.
TIRES
05/23/2010
 I work for illinois central logistics inc. 950 w. gore road morris, il 60450 (815)416-1110. they are making me drive the truck unsafe without having any maintenance done to the truck and running over the hours from 12-20 hours a day. if they i don't take the loads they tell me to take or i am fired and i cannot afford not to work.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
05/23/2010
 I work for illinois central logistics inc. 950 w. gore road morris, il 60450 (815)416-1110. they are making me drive the truck unsafe without having any maintenance done to the truck and running over the hours from 12-20 hours a day. if they i don't take the loads they tell me to take or i am fired and i cannot afford not to work.