2003 Kenworth T2000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2003 Kenworth T2000. Newest first.
On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle IS mounted too high.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. owner notification began july 29, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. if a connector IS found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. owner notification IS began on march 14, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Problems with with kenworth t2000.*mr this trailer IS equipped with turn signal indicatior that sound like alarm clocks when activated. when the drivers are driving as a team (2 driver's) one driver has to sleep while one driver operates the trailer. the sleeping driver IS constantly aroused…
Problems with with kenworth t2000.*mr this trailer IS equipped with turn signal indicatior that sound like alarm clocks when activated. when the drivers are driving as a team (2 driver's) one driver has to sleep while one driver operates the trailer. the sleeping driver IS constantly aroused from sleep when the oerator has to use the turn signals. the driver's believes this noise IS more annoying than safety related. the slppeing driver isn't able to get noise free rest therefore they believe it's more of a safety risk if the driver are not well rested when behind the wheel. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. *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,
- 10005820A lower coolant pipe blows off condition.
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