2006 Kenworth T300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Kenworth T300. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with cummins isc or paccar PX8 engines, the jumper wire between the grid heater relay to the fuse block has been routed in such a way that the potential exists for it to rub against the radiator support.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The suspect wire IS down stream of the fuse; this chaff point could cause the 250 amp charge wire to arc, potentially causing a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the routing of the jumper wire. if the wire IS not routed correctly, it will be inspected for rubbing or chaffing and replaced if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 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.
On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. a different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. this could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trailer light plug failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs II sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the…
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs II sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the qcs II cable connection, which could result in a loss of lighting to the trailer.odi believes a loss of lighting would adversely affect the trailer's visibility. Further, the resulting loss of brake lights IS inherently critical to highway safety, day or night.kenworth has upgraded the tib repair to a safety recall.kenworth dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the back of the qcs II molded boot and the frame bracket, thus providing abetter cable connection. The defect notification was submitted on 4/25/08 (copy attached).trailers built between may 24 and november 21, 2006 (model year 2007 trailers) will be remedied.the population to be remedied IS 3,573 in the united states.this investigation IS closed.
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.
- 10170199This SKU is a Climate Control Module. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect alignment pins and knobs. The alignment pins may be weak which cause them to break and knob material may be weak which could cause them to break. Breaking of the alignment pins or knob could prevent adjustment of the climate control system.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10040524Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Information on the front drive axle speed warning display.
- 10040036Paccar inc: fire truck seat height specification change.
- 10030410Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. This IS a field campaign to modify the turbocharger oil drain plumbing. Model T300, my 12/13/06-07/09/08. Csc letter rec'd.
- 10028346Kenworth trucks: PX-8 and cummins isl engine calibration campaign c0844. Upgrade engine control software for paccar px 8 and cummins isl engines to enhance performance and reliability.
- 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,
- 10026545Kenworth: the original publication identified chassis with PX-8 engines only. PX-8 and isc engines-engine warning light on.
- 10025309Racor heavy duty air intake filter campaign. 201 t300s ordered with sales code 1081300 and built between 01/02/06-12/03/07.
- 10022829Collection of dpf and engine part/serial numbers comapaign.
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