There have been 12 safety recalls for the Kenworth K100. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth K100.
This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Kenworth C500, 1997 Kenworth C500, 1998 Kenworth C500, 1996 Kenworth K100, 1997 Kenworth K100, 1998 Kenworth K100, 1996 Kenworth T2000, 1997 Kenworth T2000, 1998 Kenworth T2000, 1996 Kenworth T600, 1997 Kenworth T600, 1998 Kenworth T600, 1996 Kenworth T800, 1997 Kenworth T800, 1998 Kenworth T800, 1996 Kenworth W900, 1997 Kenworth W900, 1998 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Kenworth C500, 1996 Kenworth K100, 1996 Kenworth T400, 1996 Kenworth T600, 1996 Kenworth T800, 1996 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Kenworth K100, 1986 Kenworth K100, 1985 Kenworth T600a, 1986 Kenworth T600a, 1985 Kenworth W900b, 1986 Kenworth W900b |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: The circuit breakers may fail and allow the circuit to overheat. Consequence of defect: a fire could occur as a result of the circuit breaker failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Kenworth K100 |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Improper rear cab latch may not latch properly causing inadequate cab-to-frame attachment at the rear cab. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Kenworth K100, 1976 Kenworth K100, 1977 Kenworth K100, 1978 Kenworth K100, 1979 Kenworth K100, 1980 Kenworth K100, 1981 Kenworth K100 |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 10, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,322 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,513 |
| Aug. 28, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,294 |
| May. 17, 2001 | Suspension | 390 |
| Mar. 1, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,392 |
| Feb. 20, 2001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 209 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 3,260 |
| Jun. 11, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 9,500 |
| Apr. 3, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 617 |
| Dec. 7, 1986 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 5,000 |
| Jun. 19, 1984 | Latches/locks/linkage | 44 |
| Aug. 14, 1981 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 9,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth K100 | 4 |
| 1999 Kenworth K100 | 5 |
| 1998 Kenworth K100 | 2 |
| 1997 Kenworth K100 | 2 |
| 1996 Kenworth K100 | 3 |
| 1986 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1985 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1984 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1981 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1980 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1979 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1978 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1977 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1976 Kenworth K100 | 1 |
| 1975 Kenworth K100 | 1 |