2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recalls (14)
- Campaign:
- 06V446000 on 11/26/2006
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Manufactured:
- 10/10/2006 - 10/16/2006
- Affected:
- 116
- Defect:
- An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. the recall began on january 10, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 06kw4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V269000 on 06/25/2007
- Component:
- Trailer hitches
- Manufactured:
- 08/08/2004 - 05/03/2007
- Affected:
- 9,571
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Peterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V591000 on 12/19/2007
- Component:
- Steering:gear box:shaft sector
- Manufactured:
- 08/22/2007 - 11/18/2007
- Affected:
- 559
- Defect:
- On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
- Consequence:
- This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V002000 on 01/07/2008
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 10/01/2007 - 11/08/2007
- Affected:
- 2,794
- Defect:
- Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
- Consequence:
- The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V065000 on 02/06/2008
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 10/04/2007 - 12/20/2007
- Affected:
- 6,169
- Defect:
- Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
- Correction:
- Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 108a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V128000 on 03/20/2008
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional:air
- Manufactured:
- 01/15/2008 - 02/13/2008
- Affected:
- 1,043
- Defect:
- 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 body opening under certain circumstances.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kw3 and peterbilt recall no. 308e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V485000 on 09/23/2008
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 07/06/2003 - 09/10/2008
- Affected:
- 130
- Defect:
- 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 chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
- Consequence:
- A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kwb. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V487000 on 09/24/2008
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Affected:
- 4,883
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 09V019000 on 01/15/2009
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 10/30/2006 - 12/22/2008
- Affected:
- 1,098
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This may result in a fire hazard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 09kw1 & peterbilt recall no. 108a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V239000 on 06/28/2009
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 04/22/2003 - 09/16/2008
- Affected:
- 3,423
- Defect:
- 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 components.
- Consequence:
- Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Paccar recall no. 09kw7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V308000 on 07/01/2010
- Component:
- Steering:column
- Manufactured:
- 05/13/2007 - 04/19/2009
- Affected:
- 9,697
- Defect:
- 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 speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
- Consequence:
- A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth's recall campaign number is 10kw-f & peterbilt recall no. 0610-d. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V634000 on 12/20/2010
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 02/01/2006 - 04/29/2007
- Affected:
- 12,873
- Defect:
- 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 bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V127000 on 02/24/2011
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 02/18/2007 - 02/22/2011
- Affected:
- 4,664
- Defect:
- 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 to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
- Consequence:
- The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V203000 on 03/30/2011
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 05/10/2006 - 09/08/2010
- Affected:
- 5,831
- Defect:
- 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 certain bodies used on c15 engines.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwb & peterbilt safety recall no. 0311-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2008 KENWORTH T2000 TSBs (10)
- Bulletin:
- 43-12
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth 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
- Bulletin:
- 43-11
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth (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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-26-14
- Component:
- 102400 power train:manual transmission:lubricant
- Summary:
- Kenworth trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. chassis' ordered with synthetic transmission fluid but may have had non synthetic fluid installed at the kenworth factory. csc letter was received. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-44-17
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth 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, *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-41-12
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Kenworth 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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-43-14
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Kenworth 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 *pe
- Bulletin:
- 82610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Caterpillar c15 or cummins isx engines experiencing premature failure of the fan hub bearings. *kb
- Bulletin:
- TIB-41-014
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TIB-42-043
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TIB-42-48
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm
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