There have been 3 safety recalls for the Kenworth K100e. 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 K100e.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Kenworth K100e, 1990 Kenworth K100e, 1989 Kenworth T400, 1990 Kenworth T400, 1989 Kenworth T450, 1990 Kenworth T450, 1989 Kenworth T600a, 1990 Kenworth T600a, 1989 Kenworth T800, 1990 Kenworth T800, 1989 Kenworth W900b, 1990 Kenworth W900b |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Kenworth K100e, 1991 Kenworth K100e, 1990 Kenworth T400, 1991 Kenworth T400, 1990 Kenworth T600, 1991 Kenworth T600, 1990 Kenworth T800, 1991 Kenworth T800 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the abs solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. This modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Kenworth C500, 2003 Kenworth C500, 2002 Kenworth K100e, 2003 Kenworth K100e, 2002 Kenworth T2000, 2003 Kenworth T2000, 2002 Kenworth T300, 2003 Kenworth T300, 2002 Kenworth T600, 2003 Kenworth T600, 2002 Kenworth T800, 2003 Kenworth T800, 2002 Kenworth W900, 2003 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 9,890 |
| Mar. 14, 1991 | Air Brake | 77 |
| Mar. 14, 1991 | Suspension:rear | 5,623 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth K100e | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth K100e | 1 |
| 1991 Kenworth K100e | 1 |
| 1990 Kenworth K100e | 2 |
| 1989 Kenworth K100e | 1 |