2008 KENWORTH T300 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
07V073000 on 03/01/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/21/2006 - 11/06/2006
Affected:
1,377
Defect:
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. this routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.
Consequence:
Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2007. owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes:
Paccar recall no. 07kw1.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:
07V107000 on 03/15/2007
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
02/05/2002 - 02/25/2007
Affected:
4,592
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kw3.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:
07V132000 on 03/21/2007
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
11/26/2006 - 02/27/2007
Affected:
245
Defect:
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence:
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.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:
07V213000 on 05/20/2007
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/04/2005 - 02/22/2007
Affected:
293
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Paccar/kenworth recall no. 07kw8.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:
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:
09V348000 on 09/02/2009
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
03/19/2007 - 07/06/2009
Affected:
135
Defect:
Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
Consequence:
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Correction:
Paccar is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge please see 09e-046. the safety recall began on october 1, 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 09kw9 & peterbilt recall no. 909-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> .

2008 KENWORTH T300 TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
02-104
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield repairs on conventional cabs. all c500's, t300's, t600's, t800's and w900's equipped with curved glass. model year unknown. *nj
Bulletin:
13-25
Component:
042300 service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Summary:
Kenworth: t300 check valve campaign: chassis identified may have been built with an air system single check valve rather than a single check pressure reduction (scpr) valve. *pe
Bulletin:
41-9
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth: the original publication identified chassis with px-8 engines only. px-8 and isc engines-engine warning light on. *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-45-34
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth truck: px 6 engine calibration. paccar campaign c0836. to upgrade the engine control software for the paccar px 6 engine to enhance performance and reliability.
Bulletin:
TIB-45-35
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth 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. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-45-36
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth 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. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-34-34
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Kenworth trucks: headlight moisture repairs. beads of moisture or pooling water visible through the headlight lenses. inspect for missing headlight vent and/or rock shield and repair as necessary. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-02-113
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Paccar inc: fire truck seat height specification change. *rm
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
Bulletin:
TIB-34-039
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. information on the front drive axle speed warning display. *rm

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