1998 Kenworth T2000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 Kenworth T2000. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. notification began july 16, 2003. the manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension IS regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. the engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will update these engines with software changes. caterpillar IS conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1998 kenworth t2000. While driving at 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the lateral pins holding the suspension had…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 kenworth t2000. While driving at 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the lateral pins holding the suspension had shifted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that both rear sway bars needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 01v051000 (suspension) but the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,200,000.
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I had a fuel line failure on my 98 kenworth t2000 with a 60 series detroit engine. The fuel line IS routed behind the starter and it ruptured do to rubbing on the clamp that IS supposed to stop it from vibration. It covered everything in the engine compartment with fuel along with the starter. If I…
I had a fuel line failure on my 98 kenworth t2000 with a 60 series detroit engine. The fuel line IS routed behind the starter and it ruptured do to rubbing on the clamp that IS supposed to stop it from vibration. It covered everything in the engine compartment with fuel along with the starter. If I had used the starter I am sure the resulting fire would have done a huge amount of damage. This IS a very standard practice of kenworth to route the fuel lines this way. I have talked to many mechanic's that say this happens very frequently. *nlm
- Steering › Linkages
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10027646Kenworth 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,
- 607895Conditions with resume function worksing as set function and set works as resume on cruise control.
- 604277A condition may exist where the odometer rolls over to zero miles instead of 100,000; mileage displayed incorrectly; and / or service cluster fault shuts down multi-function display.
- 604276Subject regarding smartwheel / multiplex steering wheel controls.
- 604275Information on replacing door seals and bump stops.
- 603357Technical information regarding failure of the cab or sleeper heater relay.
- 603207Some vehicles hvac units may have heating and air conditioning performance issues and/ or intermittent operation.
- 603203A condition with the top of the cab doors exhibiting a loud wind noise during strong cross winds or at highway speeds.
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