Kenworth T800b 2000
Model T800b made in 2000 by Kenworth got 5 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/14/1992 | 240000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 kenworth t800b truck (na). the contact stated the gear was in the park position with the engine in operation when she exited the vehicle. the contact noticed flames emitting from the instrument panel upon entering the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the flames. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the cause of failure had not been determined. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign 04v580000(electrical system:wiring). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 240,000. js | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tractor nan fully loaded belly dump trailer were descending an approx. 11% grade on gravel haul road when engine quit. without power steering or engine brakes, truck left the road and dropped down a 50+ ft. embankment, ending up on the driver's side of the cab, inverted, in an icy stream. the cab began filling with smoke. injured driver able to push out corner of windshield and escape before cab caught fire. investigation after recovery of tractor found two wires grounded out in circuit to turn signals and radios. location in telescoping steering column, at angle for adjusting wheel. wires pinched, insulation rubbed off, and wires grounded out, starting fire. site in area covered by cowling, not visible. in an area not requiring maintenance or other work. tractor had shorting of this circuit recurrent from day of purchase. attempts to fix by kenworth unsuccessful. prior engine stoppages were temporary; engine would restart, tractor taken for repair. this time engine did not restart. computer on engine designed to quit with engine or elect. problem. it did. local kw unable to locate problem. are there any other reports of cab fires like this? is there any connection to '98 recall of kws with cat engines 3406e?*ak | |||