2000 Kenworth T2000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2000 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.
Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle description: 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 and/or hardness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
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 eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an inappropriate gear IS selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions. eaton performed the campaign for the kenworth portion. however peterbilt will be conducting their own campaign.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. the orientation and location of the brake valve IS such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. the water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the air brake system and modifications will be made to the brake valve.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Clutch assembly
TL* the contact owns a 2000 kenworth t-2000 truck. While driving at 20 mph, the contact noticed the clutch coil was cracked. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. He then shut off the engine and coast to a stop. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer regarding the…
TL* the contact owns a 2000 kenworth t-2000 truck. While driving at 20 mph, the contact noticed the clutch coil was cracked. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. He then shut off the engine and coast to a stop. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer regarding the defective part. The contact ordered the part from an auto parts store and he was awaiting its arrival. The vin was not available the current and failure mileage was 656,000.
- Electrical system
Control module for b panel accessory guages has failed twice within one year. b panel guages are not essential to operation however they provide useful information to the driver for vehicle performance and maintenance status (ie oil temp, turbo boost, suspension pressure). *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,
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