Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Mar 24, 2011
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain trucks equipped with a Caterpillar C15 diesel engine, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) combustion tube may fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Kenworth C500, Kenworth T660
Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Feb 25, 2011
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a PACCAR MX engine, the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partia
Also affects: Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 388, Kenworth T700, Peterbilt 587, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 13, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, 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
Also affects: Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Peterbilt 386, Peterbilt 388, Peterbilt 385
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Jun 30, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the weld around the steering shaft tube, which joins the splined tube to the non-splined intermediate tube, may be mislocated. An improperly located weld bead ma
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 365
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 30, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle installation process. Potential lack of oil may cause the outer end
Also affects: Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Dec 30, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque at assembly, resulting in less than the required cla
Also affects: Kenworth W900s, Kenworth T800, Kenworth T660
Kenworth T2000 — Brakes
High risk
Oct 29, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Certain vehicles may suffer cracking of various brake assembly components (i.e. brake cam tube mounting flanges, brake air chamber bracket, brake air chamber, brake spider). Over t
Also affects: Kenworth T660, Kenworth W900, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Oct 22, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the rear axle u-bolts may have received insufficient tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could allow the u-bolts to loosen over time, which may cause
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth T660, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Aug 19, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 357
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Jul 13, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, an incorrect weld on the steering shaft tube assembly may allow the splined tube and the non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed,
Also affects: Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367
Kenworth T2000 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 18, 2009
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 106 - Brake Hoses. The air tube expander fitting, a components of the air brake system, is designed for a burst press
Kenworth T2000 — Emissions
High risk
Jan 16, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the Aftertreatment Regeneration Device (ARD) may develop a hole allowing heat and flame to escape during a regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Also affects: Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 387
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Sep 24, 2008
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, the inadequate stiffness of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) bracket could result in the separation of the DPF from the chassis, which could result in persona
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 365
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Jul 11, 2008
Model years: 2009
On certain trucks, the rear axle u-bolts may have received insufficient tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could allow the u-bolts to loosen over time, which may cause
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 28, 2008
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the trailer cable mounting bracket has a "U-shaped" cut-out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. This may allow the moulded boot and elec
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 19, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reserv
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 367
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Feb 12, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, the door latch may have been manufactured incorrectly. If the latch rotor cracks, the latch would not have primary or secondary closing security. Attempting to
Also affects: Kenworth 953, Kenworth C500, Kenworth K500, Kenworth T300, Kenworth T660
Kenworth T2000 — Brakes
High risk
Jan 7, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake System. The air lines were incorrectly constructed with only four layers of extruded nylon material, inst
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Peterbilt 320, Kenworth 953, Kenworth K500, Peterbilt 325
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Dec 18, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 389k, Kenworth T800, Kenworth C500, Peterbilt 387
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Jun 21, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the removable front tow hitch assembly may fail. This could result in personal injury or property damage if the assembly failed during the un-decking or towing o
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Peterbilt 385, Peterbilt 386
Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Jun 20, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks equipped with Caterpillar C11, C13 and C15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation. The cap can become lodged in
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 21, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. In designing a Primaax suspension into certain models, engineers relocated the single relay va
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth C500, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Nov 22, 2006
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrect pressure sensing switch was installed in the cruise control system during vehicle assembly. A light brake application will not de-activate the cruis
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth T300
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
May 20, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension sway bar could fail causing the rear axle to come loose. As a result, the driver may experience a loss of vehicle control which could cause
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 29, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 357
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Dec 22, 2004
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, an improperly located locking tab inside the hood lock cylinder can prevent the lock from engaging. The hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once
Kenworth T2000 — Electrical
High risk
Dec 10, 2004
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the terminals on the Power Feed Harness P92-1993 were not properly crimped. The defect could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system an
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100, Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Aug 23, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the battery box brackets, used to support the battery box and step, may develop a crack in the inboard radius. A crack in the bracket may lead to premature fai
Kenworth T2000 — Label
High risk
Jul 15, 2004
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The vehicle tire pressure was omitted from the certification label. Correction: Dealers will install correct labe
Also affects: Kenworth K100, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Oct 21, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, a longitudinal crack in the steer arm assembly may intersect a tapered hole that is machined into the part and used to mount the draglink ball stud to the stee
Also affects: Peterbilt 330, Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378, Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 387
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
Jul 2, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the grabhandles were mounted too high and may limit the ability to maintain 3-points of contact at all times. This condition may cause a person to slip and/or
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Other
High risk
May 5, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 357
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Mar 31, 2003
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the ArvinMeritor FF98X series non-drive steer axle hubs may contain defects that could cause premature spalling of the affected bearings and eventually lead to
Also affects: Peterbilt 379, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 13, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector is missing. Kenworth chassis equipped with trailer connections are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way tr
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100e, Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Engine
High risk
Nov 16, 2001
Model years: 2002
Certain heavy duty trucks. The driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened. Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline bec
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
Aug 27, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth
Also affects: Kenworth T300, Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
Kenworth T2000 — Steering
High risk
May 17, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles equipped with TRW brand tie rod model number 24-DL. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to prema
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100, Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
May 16, 2001
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint. Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could resu
Also affects: Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Kenworth K100, Kenworth C500
Kenworth T2000 — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 24, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
NOTE: INCLUDES 1996-98 T2000 AND ALL OTHER 1996-97 KENWORTH MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES IN THE REFERENCED ENGINES C
Also affects: Kenworth Truck, Peterbilt Truck
Kenworth T2000 — Suspension
High risk
Aug 19, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND THE STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING, A COMBINATION OF STRESS CORROSI
Also affects: Kenworth T400, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
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