Kenworth T2000 recalls and problems
40 recalls and 30 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
40
Complaints
30
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Kenworth T2000 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 T2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 T2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 T2000 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 T2000 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 T2000 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 T2000 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 T2000 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 T2000 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 T2000 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 T2000 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 T2000 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 T2000 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 T2000 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Kenworth T2000 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 17 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
All Kenworth T2000 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-203 | Mar 24, 2011 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 11V-127 | Feb 23, 2011 | 2007–2012 | Fuel System, Other | 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. |
| 10V-634 | Dec 13, 2010 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. |
| 10V-308 | Jul 2, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Steering | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. |
| 10V-185 | May 4, 2010 | 2010 | Suspension | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t2000, t660, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured between july 30, 2009 and september 18, 2009. |
| 09V-490 | Dec 23, 2009 | 2010 | Steering | Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. |
| 09V-415 | Oct 21, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Power Train | Kenworth is recalling model year 2009 through 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900 trucks manufactured between november 12, 2008 and september 30, 2009. |
| 09V-258 | Jul 8, 2009 | 2009 | Steering | Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. |
| 09V-239 | Jun 30, 2009 | 2004–2009 | Service Brakes, Air | Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. |
| 09V-227 | Jun 18, 2009 | 2009 | Service Brakes, Air | Kenworth is recalling 13 my 2009 t2000 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 09V-019 | Jan 16, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 08V-485 | Sep 24, 2008 | 2004–2009 | Suspension | 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). |
| 08V-487 | Sep 23, 2008 | 2006–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 08V-314 | Jul 14, 2008 | 2009 | Suspension | Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, t600, t660, t800 and w900 trucks. |
| 08V-190 | Apr 25, 2008 | 2007 | Trailer Hitches | 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. |
| 08V-128 | Mar 21, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Parking Brake | Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. |
| 08V-065 | Feb 7, 2008 | 2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 08V-002 | Jan 8, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 07V-591 | Dec 20, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | 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… |
| 07V-279 | Jun 28, 2007 | 2005–2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 07V-269 | Jun 26, 2007 | 2005–2008 | Trailer Hitches | 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. |
| 07V-090 | Mar 9, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-446 | Nov 24, 2006 | 2007–2008 | Vehicle Speed Control | An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks. |
| 05V-570 | Dec 22, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 05V-237 | May 19, 2005 | 2005 | Suspension | On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the c65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing… |
| 05V-189 | Apr 28, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. |
| 04V-606 | Dec 23, 2004 | 2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. |
| 04V-580 | Dec 10, 2004 | 2004 | Electrical System | On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped. |
| 04V-410 | Aug 19, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Structure | On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack. |
| 03V-410 | Oct 20, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm. |
| 03V-234 | Jul 1, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Unknown or Other | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high. |
| 03V-168 | May 5, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
| 03V-125 | Apr 1, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. |
| 03V-045 | Feb 13, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Exterior Lighting | Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (Fmvss) no. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 01V-335 | Oct 25, 2001 | 2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-051 | Feb 20, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. |
| 00V-131 | May 5, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. |
| 00V-026 | Feb 1, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth T2000?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Kenworth T2000 has the most reports (12). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T2000 have?
NHTSA lists 40 safety recalls covering Kenworth T2000 model years 2000–2012.
What are the most common Kenworth T2000 problems?
Owners report service brakes, air, tires, suspension problems most often.