Kenworth T800 2012
Model T800 made in 2012 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2012
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 - SOFTWARE | ||||||||||||||||
11V380000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/19/2010 to 05/13/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 211 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/21/2011 | 07/27/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. e038r.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
11V127000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/19/2007 to 02/23/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5045 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/23/2011 | 02/25/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
11V157000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/18/2010 to 01/28/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 280 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/07/2011 | 03/10/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t270/370, t440/t470, t800, t660, w900 and c500 vehicles manufactured between october 18, 2010, and january 28, 2011. certain cast iron slack adjuster housings, which transmit braking force from the brake chamber push rod to the brake cam tube, may include a flow notch in the handle portion of the housing due to an error during the casting process. a flow notch in the handle portion may reduce the effective cross section structure and cause the slack adjuster housing to fracture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the slack adjuster housing were to fracture, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster housing is attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances, and if mounted on the steer axle, could cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth safety recall. no.11kwa.owners 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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
TIB-26-023 | 11/06/2012 | 10048500 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. transmission does not automatically upshift when high idle speed of engine is exceeded due to lack of proper calibration of transmission for-engine. models 2010-2012 t660, t700 and t | 12/19/2012 | |
TIB-E061 | 11/09/2012 | 10048419 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. specific product improvement elements are described in bulletin for chassis benefiting from engine software updates. models 2010-2012 t660, t700, t800, w900. *pe | 12/18/2012 | |
TIB-E-052 | 03/26/2012 | 10044089 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. software correction and fan clutch linings replacement may have been damaged due to oe programming. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
ESA-34-045 | 09/14/2012 | 10049800 | Kenworth: information regarding possible corruption of engine settings if current version esa 4.1.0.17 is used and not function properly and a special version is possibly required for chassis. models 2012 t270, 370, 470,660, 800 and w900 | 01/18/2013 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
TIB-E-052 | 03/26/2012 | 10044089 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. software correction and fan clutch linings replacement may have been damaged due to oe programming. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
TIB-34-041 | 01/26/2012 | 10043723 | Kenworth: information for aftertreatment, pmci or related issues, caused by corrosion for water in fuel (wif) sensor, at engine harness j175 connector. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
TIB-E-055 | 07/09/2012 | 10045240 | Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe | 08/22/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
TIB-E-032 | 05/24/2011 | 10039248 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
TIB-E-032 | 05/24/2011 | 10039248 | Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. some kenworth vehicles are missing an emissions compliance label. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
TIB-E-032 | 05/24/2011 | 10039248 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
TIB-E-032 | 05/24/2011 | 10039248 | Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. some kenworth vehicles are missing an emissions compliance label. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
TIB-03-047 | 07/02/2012 | 10045242 | Kenworth: diagnostics indicate failed fuel level sensor function in repairs and before component is replaced, dial face should be cleaned and failure verified. all kenworth models with ohm dial or open card style fuel senders. * | 08/22/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
TIB-26-023 | 11/06/2012 | 10048500 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. transmission does not automatically upshift when high idle speed of engine is exceeded due to lack of proper calibration of transmission for-engine. models 2010-2012 t660, t700 and t | 12/19/2012 | |
TIB-26-21 | 09/12/2011 | 10042747 | Kenworth: on certain trucks, the eaton transmissions may be susceptible to having water intrusion which can cause the ecu to stop working. loss of communication and primary function may require replacement of the ecu's failure mode. | 01/09/2012 | |
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TIB-26-023 | 11/06/2012 | 10048500 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. transmission does not automatically upshift when high idle speed of engine is exceeded due to lack of proper calibration of transmission for-engine. models 2010-2012 t660, t700 and t | 12/19/2012 | |
TIB-E-056 | 05/17/2012 | 10044285 | Kenworth (paccar): engine software update required for installation of hc doser shields and/or egr cleaning for chassis. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||||
TIB-15-021 | 04/20/2012 | 10044145 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. the chassis may not have the proper assembly controls in place for draglink connections torque. models c500, k500, t660, t800 and w900 2011-2012. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
TIB-16-037 | 10/26/2012 | 10047201 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. correction on listed chassis, after neway suspension control arm pivot joint bolt torque was checked and inspected. models 2012 c500s, t800s, w900s. *pe | 11/14/2012 |