NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Kenworth T2000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Kenworth T2000 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 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 2007 Kenworth T2000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Kenworth T2000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kenworth T2000, describing incidents dated July 14, 2007 to October 19, 2017.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 10 complaints
Suspension 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11039682 · Filed October 25, 2017
AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK I WAS AMAZED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH KENWORTH AND PETTERBULT TRUCK'S! THE FRAME RAILS, THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THESE TRUCK'S ARE DEFECTIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY! A KENWORTH BODY MAN WORKING FOR KENWORTH TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T PUT…
ODI #10240822 · Filed September 3, 2008
TRUCK PULLED AWAY FROM A DOCK. LR BRAKE CHAMBER LOCKED UP AND SUPER SINGLE TIRE SLID AND THEN BLEW OUT. SERVICE TRUCK HAD TO COME AND BRAKE CHAMBER WAS REPLACED. THIS REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WAREHOUSE. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE AXLE LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/02/08.
ODI #10240804 · Filed September 3, 2008
BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THREE BRAKE CHAMBERS. (ONE WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2007).

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 Kenworth T2000 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA09-008: Horton Fan Hub Failures
Closed August 27, 2010

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

KENWORTH/PETERBILT/COMBUSTION TUBE/CATERPILLAR

NHTSA #11V203000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported March 24, 2011 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 5,831 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 11KWB & 0311-A · Owners notified August 4, 2011 · Vehicles built May 11, 2006 – September 9, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 KENWORTH C500, T2000, T600, AND T660, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PETERBILT 387 AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN CAUSE RADIAL HEAT IMPINGEMENT ON THE BODY WHICH MAY BURN THROUGH CERTAIN BODIES USED ON C15 ENGINES.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

CATERPILLAR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 11E-006. CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION TUBE WITH A THICK WALL COMBUSTION TUBE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE HEAT TO BREAK THROUGH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. DUE TO A PARTS SUPPLY ISSUE, OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE END OF APRIL 2011 ABOUT THE SAFETY DEFECT, AND WILL THEN BE NOTIFIED AGAIN ONCE THE FREE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE, CURRENTLY ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND LATE JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.

Notes

KENWORTH SAFETY RECALL NO. 11KWB & PETERBILT SAFETY RECALL NO. 0311-A.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> .

KENWORTH/PETERBILT/CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER CAP

NHTSA #11V127000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2011 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 4,664 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign E026R · Owners notified March 4, 2011

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

KENWORTH/PETERBILT/INTERAXLE DRIVELINE FAILURES

NHTSA #10V634000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported December 13, 2010 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 12,873 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign K-10KWL P-1201F · Owners notified March 4, 2011 · Vehicles built February 2, 2006 – April 30, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007. THE BEARING SURFACES OF THE EXTENDED LUBE UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE INTER-AXLE DRIVELINE TO THE DRIVE AXLE MAY BECOME PREMATURELY WORN DUE TO BREAKDOWN OF LUBRICATION AND/OR EXCESSIVE HEAT. PREMATURELY WORN BEARING SURFACES MAY RESULT IN THE U-JOINT BECOMING LOOSE AND/OR BINDING. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE, ALLOWING THE INTER-AXLE DRIVELINE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE.

Safety consequence

DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR IS WORKING WITH ITS SUPPLIER TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 10KWL & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1201F.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> .

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.

DPF BRACKET STRAPS/CATERPILLAR

NHTSA #08V487000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported September 23, 2008 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 4,883 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 08KWD 908G · Owners notified September 18, 2008

Defect description

PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.

Safety consequence

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KWD AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 908G.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.

TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION

NHTSA #08V190000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2008 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 3,573 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 08KW6 · Owners notified May 30, 2008 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

PACCAR IS RECALLING 3,573 MY 2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, T600, T2000, AND W900 CHASSIS BUILT WITH PHILLIPS QCS II TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION AND TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT. CERTAIN TRAILER CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE A 'U-SHAPED' CUT OUT THAT ONLY PARTIALLY SUPPORTS THE TRAILER CABLE CONNECTION. PARTIAL SUPPORT OF THE CABLE CONNECTION MAY ALLOW THE MOLDED BOOT AND ELECTRICAL GROUND PIN TO PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY PULL AWAY FROM THE 7-WAY SOCKET. PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE REDUCED WATER RESISTANCE AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL GROUND. THERE IS ALSO A POSSIBILITY THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE OPERATOR'S KNOWLEDGE.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, OTHER MOTORISTS MAY NOT BE WARNED OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER MOVEMENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE BACK OF THE QCS II MOLDED BOOT AND THE FRAME BRACKET, AND REATTACH THE SUPPORTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KW6.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.

OIL FILL CAP/CATERPILLAR

NHTSA #07V279000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported June 28, 2007 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 28,968 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 07KWB · Owners notified December 14, 2007 · Vehicles built August 8, 2004 – November 13, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.

Safety consequence

IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. REVISED OIL CAP RETENTION BASED ON THE ENGINE MODEL/CONFIGURATION WILL BE INCORPORATED TO PREVENT STEERING LOCK-UP. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWB.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.

REMOVABLE FRONT TOW HITCH

NHTSA #07V269000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported June 26, 2007 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 9,571 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 507E & 07KWA · Owners notified September 4, 2007 · Vehicles built August 9, 2004 – May 4, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.

Safety consequence

IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.

Notes

PETERBILT RECALL NO.507E AND KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWA.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.

BRAKE TIMING/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #07V090000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported March 9, 2007 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 65 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 07KW2 · Owners notified May 21, 2007 · Vehicles built May 23, 2005 – January 14, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SINGLE VALVE SYSTEM.

Safety consequence

IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE SINGLE RELAY VALVE TO A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW2.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.

CRUISE CONTROL PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH/HONEYWELL

NHTSA #06V446000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Cruise Control · NHTSA notice

Reported November 24, 2006 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 116 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 06KW4 · Owners notified January 10, 2007 · Vehicles built October 11, 2006 – October 17, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

AN INCORRECT SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN MODEL T300 TRUCKS.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Kenworth T2000. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

12 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Kenworth T2000.

Steering; Suspension; Unknown or Other

ODI #11039682

Incident: October 19, 2017 · Filed: October 25, 2017

AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK I WAS AMAZED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH KENWORTH AND PETTERBULT TRUCK'S! THE FRAME RAILS, THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THESE TRUCK'S ARE DEFECTIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY! A KENWORTH BODY MAN WORKING FOR KENWORTH TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T PUT ENOUGH PAINT ON THE FRAME THAT IS ASSEMBLED AND THEN PAINTED AS ONE UNIT ! IN HIS OPINION ALL PARTS SHOULD BE PANITED AND THEN ASSEMBLED! I AGREE. I'VE GOT A TRUCK THAT NEEDS TWO NEW FRAME RAILS THAT WILL COST $14000.00 TO REPAIR TRUCK! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! AND I'M TOLD THAT THE TRUCK ISN'T SAFE FOR THE ROAD! THE RAILS ARE RUSTING OUT! WHAT IF NO ONE CAUGHT THIS! I'M TOLD THAT IF IT COMES APART THERE'S NO CONTROLLING THE TRUCK! KENWORTH TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE CHANGING FRAME RAILS ALL THE TIME. THIS IS EVIDENCE TO ME THAT THEY NEED TO BE MADE TO DO A FACTORY RECALL ON THERE TRUCK'S THAT APPARENTLY HAS SHOTTY WORKMANSHIP! THE SAFTY OF THE MOTTERING PUBLIC IS AT RISK! AND KENWORTH AND PETERBUILT SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE, THANK YOU AND I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Suspension; Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240822

Incident: August 12, 2008 · Filed: September 3, 2008

TRUCK PULLED AWAY FROM A DOCK. LR BRAKE CHAMBER LOCKED UP AND SUPER SINGLE TIRE SLID AND THEN BLEW OUT. SERVICE TRUCK HAD TO COME AND BRAKE CHAMBER WAS REPLACED. THIS REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WAREHOUSE. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE AXLE LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/02/08.

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240804

Incident: May 13, 2008 · Filed: September 3, 2008

BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THREE BRAKE CHAMBERS. (ONE WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2007).

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240802

Incident: March 27, 2008 · Filed: September 3, 2008

FOUND FOUR BRAKE CHAMBERS BROKEN. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ALL FOUR. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10240796

Incident: February 25, 2008 · Filed: September 3, 2008

LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN OFF AND HANGING BY HOSES. STUDS BROKEN OUT OF BASE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED. *TR

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240792

Incident: October 24, 2007 · Filed: September 3, 2008

LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN AT MOUNTING PLATE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240790

Incident: October 23, 2007 · Filed: September 3, 2008

BOTH FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BOTH BRAKE CHAMBERS. *TR

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240781

Incident: September 17, 2007 · Filed: September 3, 2008

REAR COVER ON LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY HAD TO USE TORCH TO REMOVE MOUNTING STUDS TO REMOVE. INSTALLED NEW BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240778

Incident: September 26, 2007 · Filed: September 3, 2008

BOTH RIGHT HAND DRIVE BRAKE CHAMBERS CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BOTH CHAMBERS. *TR

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10240774

Incident: July 14, 2007 · Filed: September 3, 2008

BRAKE CHAMBER FELL OFF THE AXLE- WAS HANGING BY HOSES WHEN SERVICE TRUCK ARRIVED TO REPAIR IT AT THE 247 MILE MARKER ON HWY I94 IN WI. REPLACED COMPLETE CHAMBER. *TR

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