2009 Kenworth T2000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
12 recalls name the 2009 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 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. the circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Kenworth IS recalling model year 2009 through 2010 t2000, T800, T660 and W900 trucks manufactured between november 12, 2008 and september 30, 2009. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the suspension leaf spring on certain ag400l rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the rear axle may shift relative to the rear suspension leaf spring, which can result in loss of control and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the axle u-bolts for visible defects, including bent and/or smashed threads and re-torque the axle u-bolts to factory specifications. the recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. the recall began july 31, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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.
Kenworth IS recalling 13 my 2009 t2000 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." air tube expander fitting used between the air tube inlet and dash air gauges for the trailer does not meet the burst pressure requirements.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in brake hose rupture, air pressure loss, and compromised vehicle braking which could result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the expander fitting which IS related to 1,200 psi. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on june 3, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 T800, W900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with C15 caterpillar diesel engines. the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Paccar IS working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
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.
Kenworth IS recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, T600, T660, T800 and W900 trucks. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain ag380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth C500, t2000,t660, T800 and W900 trucks equipped with bendix MV-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. in such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. a vehicle crash IS possible if these warnings are not heeded.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bendix MV-3 dash control valves free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
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.
- 10040165Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting.
- 10033585Caterpillar C15 or cummins isx engines experiencing premature failure of the fan hub bearings.
- 10032589Kenworth truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The oil slinger threads on input shafts of identified 10 speed transmission were machined incorrectly. This defect will create a slow fluid leak at the input shaft to transmission interface. Csc letter was rec'd.
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