Kenworth T300 recalls and problems
26 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Most reported Kenworth T300 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Kenworth T300 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-348 | Sep 3, 2009 | 2008–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 08V-246 | Jun 3, 2008 | 2007 | Fuel System, Other | Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (Icbb). |
| 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-213 | May 21, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 07V-132 | Mar 22, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | 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. |
| 07V-107 | Mar 16, 2007 | 2003–2008 | Power Train | 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. |
| 07V-073 | Mar 2, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-446 | Nov 24, 2006 | 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks. |
| 05V-417 | Sep 20, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Parking Brake | On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. |
| 04V-580 | Dec 10, 2004 | 2004 | Electrical System | On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped. |
| 04V-406 | Aug 17, 2004 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak. |
| 04V-169 | Apr 2, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail, resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. |
| 03V-288 | Aug 6, 2003 | 2003 | Power Train | On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over. |
| 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-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-318 | Nov 27, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (Hep8). |
| 02V-241 | Sep 10, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 02V-018 | Jan 15, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
| 01V-305 | Sep 26, 2001 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-268 | Aug 23, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. |
| 01V-188 | Jun 12, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-167 | May 17, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. |
| 00V-131 | May 5, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth T300?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Kenworth T300 has the most reports (3). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T300 have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Kenworth T300 model years 2000–2010.
What are the most common Kenworth T300 problems?
Owners report steering, suspension, visibility problems most often.