NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Kenworth T2000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Kenworth T2000 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Kenworth T2000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Kenworth T2000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kenworth T2000, describing incidents dated July 9, 2004 to January 11, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10960072 · Filed
APPARENTLY, CERTAIN TURBO CHARGERS INSTALLED ON THE CAT C-15, EITHER ORIGINALLY OR AS A REPLACEMENT, HAVE A FACTORY-INSTALLED DEVICE IN THE CASING THAT SEALS A HOLE WHERE AN OPTIONAL 'EMISSIONS SENSOR' WOULD OTHERWISE BE LOCATED. ON MY TRUCK THIS PLUG DEVICE BLEW OUT, LEAVING A 1.5 INCH-DIAMETER…
ODI #10146490 · Filed
2004 KENWORTH T2000 RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. *TS THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TO DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE, HOOD, RIGHT FRONT RIM, RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND SIGNALS AND RIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
ODI #10094799 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH LOST STEERING CONTROL AND VEHICLE WANDERED ACROSS THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK
DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #09V239000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported June 30, 2009 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 3,423 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 09KW7 · Owners notified July 20, 2009 · Vehicles built April 23, 2003 – September 17, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
Safety consequence
CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
PACCAR RECALL NO. 09KW7.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
BRAKE ASSEMBLIES/AIRGLIDE 400 REAR SUSPENSION
NHTSA #08V485000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2008 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 130 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 08KWB · Owners notified January 26, 2009 · Vehicles built July 7, 2003 – September 11, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR PARTS OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY (BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT, BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET, BRAKE CHAMBER, BRAKE SPIDER) TO DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE PART OR PARTS WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL OF THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS. INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF CRACKED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KWB. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/OIL LEAK
NHTSA #05V570000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2005 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 30,995 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 05KW7 & 1205E · Owners notified April 17, 2006 · Vehicles built April 9, 2003 – December 14, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Safety consequence
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440, OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 05KW7 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1205E.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.
FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND
NHTSA #05V189000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported April 28, 2005 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 1,026 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 05KW3 & 405-B · Owners notified June 10, 2005 · Vehicles built January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005, WITH LETTERS BEING MAILED TO PETERBILT OWNERS; AND ON JUNE 17, 2005, FOR KENWORTH OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Notes
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 405-B AND KENWORTH RECALL NO. 05KW3.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.
PACCAR/KENWORTH/HOOD LOCK CYLINDER
NHTSA #04V606000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2004 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 04KW9 · Owners notified January 23, 2005 · Vehicles built November 22, 2004 – December 7, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A LOCKING TAB IN THE HOOD LOCK CYLINDER WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED PREVENTING THE CYLINDER LOCK FROM ENGAGING. THE HOOD LOCK CYLINDER IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE HOOD ONCE IT IS RAISED FOR ACCESS TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Safety consequence
IF THE LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE THIS COULD RESULT IN THE HOOD CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO SOMEONE WORKING UNDER THE HOOD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LOCK CYLINDER AND REMOVE AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE HOOD LOCK CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW9.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
PACCAR/KENWORTH/WIRING HARNESS
NHTSA #04V580000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2004 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 4,322 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 04KW8 · Owners notified January 13, 2005 · Vehicles built August 10, 2004 – October 19, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER FEED HARNESS P92-1993 TERMINALS WERE NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW8.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PACCAR/KENWORTH/BATTERY BOX BRACKETS
NHTSA #04V410000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 19, 2004 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 311 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 04KW5 · Owners notified September 24, 2004 · Vehicles built November 1, 2003 – February 20, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK.
Safety consequence
A CRACK IN THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET CAUSING THE STEP TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL STEPS ON IT, CAUSING A FALL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BATTERY BOX SUPPORT BRACKET AND STEP SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Kenworth T2000 model years
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