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  Safety Recalls of Kenworth T2000 Vehicles

There have been 46 safety recalls for the Kenworth T2000. 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 T2000.

NHTSA Recall #: 11V203000; Mar. 24, 2011

This could result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2011 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2009 Kenworth T600, 2010 Kenworth T600, 2011 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: 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, through September 17, 2010.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V127000; Feb. 23, 2011

The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2011 Kenworth T2000, 2012 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2007 Kenworth T700, 2008 Kenworth T700, 2009 Kenworth T700, 2010 Kenworth T700, 2011 Kenworth T700, 2012 Kenworth T700, 2007 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2007 Kenworth W900, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 330, 2007 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2007 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2011 Peterbilt 367, 2007 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2007 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2009 Peterbilt 386, 2010 Peterbilt 386, 2011 Peterbilt 386, 2012 Peterbilt 386, 2007 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2012 Peterbilt 387, 2007 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2007 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2010 Peterbilt 389, 2011 Peterbilt 389, 2012 Peterbilt 389, 2007 Peterbilt 587, 2008 Peterbilt 587, 2009 Peterbilt 587, 2010 Peterbilt 587, 2011 Peterbilt 587, 2012 Peterbilt 587
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V634000; Dec. 13, 2010

Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2007 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2007 Kenworth W900, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2007 Peterbilt 357, 2008 Peterbilt 357, 2007 Peterbilt 378, 2008 Peterbilt 378, 2007 Peterbilt 379, 2008 Peterbilt 379, 2007 Peterbilt 385, 2008 Peterbilt 385, 2007 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2007 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2007 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2007 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from February 2, 2006 through April 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V308000; Jul. 2, 2010

A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kenworth C500, 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2009 Peterbilt 386, 2010 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2010 Peterbilt 389
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V185000; May. 4, 2010

A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth W900
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Recall Summary: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t2000, t660, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured between July 30, 2009 and September 18, 2009. The rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle installation process.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kenworth T2000 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 24, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling 5,831
Feb. 23, 2011   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 4,664
Dec. 13, 2010   Power Train:axle Assembly 12,873
Jul. 2, 2010   Steering:column 9,697
May. 4, 2010   Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 21
Dec. 23, 2009   Steering 3,078
Oct. 21, 2009   Power Train:axle Assembly 914
Jul. 8, 2009   Steering:column 2,096
Jun. 30, 2009   Air Brake 3,423
Jun. 18, 2009   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 13
Jan. 16, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 1,098
Sep. 24, 2008   Suspension 130
Sep. 23, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 4,883
Jul. 14, 2008   Suspension 1,189
Apr. 25, 2008   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 3,573
Mar. 21, 2008   Parking Brake:conventional:air 1,043
Feb. 7, 2008   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 6,169
Jan. 8, 2008   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,794
Dec. 20, 2007   Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 559
Jun. 28, 2007   Engine And Engine Cooling 28,968
Jun. 26, 2007   Trailer Hitche 9,571
Mar. 9, 2007   Air Brake 65
Nov. 24, 2006   Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 116
Dec. 22, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling 30,995
May. 19, 2005   Suspension:rear 850
Apr. 28, 2005   Suspension 1,026
Dec. 23, 2004   Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 55
Dec. 10, 2004   Electrical System:wiring 4,322
Aug. 19, 2004   Structure 311
Oct. 20, 2003   Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 1,187
Jul. 1, 2003   Unknown Or Other 84
May. 5, 2003   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 483
Apr. 1, 2003   Suspension:front:hub 154
Feb. 13, 2003   Exterior Lighting 9,890
Jul. 15, 2002   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 4,513
Oct. 25, 2001   Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 237
Aug. 28, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2,294
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
May. 5, 2000   Power Train:automatic Transmission 490
Feb. 1, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 2,268
Jul. 9, 1999   Electrical System:ignition:module 272
Jun. 11, 1998   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 9,500
Aug. 20, 1997   Suspension:rear 13,200
May. 22, 1997   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 1,352


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kenworth T2000 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2012 Kenworth T2000 1
2011 Kenworth T2000 2
2010 Kenworth T2000 6
2009 Kenworth T2000 12
2008 Kenworth T2000 14
2007 Kenworth T2000 11
2006 Kenworth T2000 7
2005 Kenworth T2000 7
2004 Kenworth T2000 7
2003 Kenworth T2000 5
2002 Kenworth T2000 3
2001 Kenworth T2000 5
2000 Kenworth T2000 6
1999 Kenworth T2000 8
1998 Kenworth T2000 4
1997 Kenworth T2000 4
1996 Kenworth T2000 3
1995 Kenworth T2000 1