2007 Kenworth T2000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 2007 Kenworth T2000. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine IS under significant load, may cause a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
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.
An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model T300 trucks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. the recall began on january 10, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Owner complaints
12 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension · Unknown or other
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…
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).
- Service brakes, air · Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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
Brake chamber mounts cracked. took to dealer and they replaced three brake chambers. (one was replaced in october 2007).
- Service brakes, air
Found four brake chambers broken. took to dealer and they replaced all four. *Tr
- Power train
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
Left front drive axle brake chamber broken at mounting plate. Took to dealer and they replaced brake chamber. *Tr
- Service brakes, air
Both front drive axle brake chamber mounts cracked. took to dealer and they replaced both brake chambers. *Tr
- Service brakes, air
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
Both right hand drive brake chambers cracked. took to dealer and they replaced both chambers. *Tr
- Service brakes, air
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
- Service brakes, air
While driving to dealer left rear wheel brake assembly on front drive axel broke off of axel. Had truck been loaded and not bob tailing at the time this could have caused and accident as the failure rendered the brake totally in operative. *Tr
- Service brakes, air
Two brake assemblies broke off axles and failed to stop vehicle in safe stopping distance. This has happened to 6 other known incidents in the last 6 months. The brake assemblies have to be rewelded to the axles of the vehicles before they can be operated again safely. This defect IS on semi tractors carrying 80,000 lbs gross weight and they do not have safe stopping distance to avoid a crash with this defect. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Horton Fan Hub Failures
PACCAR is conducting an Owner Notification Program (ONP) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The ONP are attached to the closing report and can be found in the NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) database. (TSB: 10033585, 10033584)See Closing report for investigation details.
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.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 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.
- 10040167Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear.
- 10040166Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate.
- 10027666Kenworth chassis service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Clean gas induction (cgi) gasket campaign. Csc letter was received. Chassis models affected t2000, t660,t800 and W900. Model years 2005-08
- 10027664Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. The kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. Chassis affected t2000, T800, and W900. Model years unknown.
- 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,
- 10025758Kenworth (paccar): the vertical tailpipe(s) diffuser turns. Affected: all t2000s, t660s, t800s and w900s chassis built from 04/25/08 to 02/11/08 with 2007 engines.
- 10025757Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Kenworth (paccar co): clean gas induction (cgi) flex pipe inspections. Chassis with caterpillar 2007 emissions compliant engines, C9, C13 or C15, should have the cgi flex pipe inspected for damage. Model years unknown. Updated 1/15/09. Model t2000, T660, T800 and W900; years 2005-2008. Updated 1/27/09. Csc letter was received. *8PE
- 10022829Collection of dpf and engine part/serial numbers comapaign.
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