There have been 30 safety recalls for the Kenworth T300. 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 T300.
This notch could cause premature failure of the steering driveline, resulting in loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kenworth T300, 1999 Kenworth T600, 1999 Kenworth T800 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The installation of the aluminum steering driveline exceeds the u-joint angles specified by dana, the driveline manufacturer. By exceeding this specification, the u-joint could contact and cause a stress riser in the aluminum drive shaft.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Kenworth T300 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The air hoses from the relay valves were connected directly to the service brake chambers, rather than beting connected through the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator. This does not comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kenworth T270, 2009 Kenworth T270, 2010 Kenworth T270, 2008 Kenworth T300, 2009 Kenworth T300, 2010 Kenworth T300, 2008 Kenworth T370, 2009 Kenworth T370, 2010 Kenworth T370, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2008 Peterbilt 335, 2009 Peterbilt 335, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2008 Peterbilt 340, 2009 Peterbilt 340, 2010 Peterbilt 340, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: 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. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The edge of the bracket may compromise the fuel line causing an interruption in fuel flow, or loss of fuel resulting in compromised vehicle performance or potentially causing a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth T270, 2008 Kenworth T270, 2007 Kenworth T300, 2007 Kenworth T370, 2008 Kenworth T370 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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). A harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come in contact with the fuel line at the top of the fuel splitter valve. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2009 Peterbilt 330, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2009 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389K, 2009 Peterbilt 389K |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: 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. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 3, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 135 |
| Jun. 3, 2008 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 36 |
| Feb. 7, 2008 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 6,169 |
| Jan. 8, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,794 |
| May. 21, 2007 | Electrical System | 293 |
| Mar. 22, 2007 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 245 |
| Mar. 16, 2007 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4,592 |
| Mar. 2, 2007 | Air Brake | 1,377 |
| Nov. 24, 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 116 |
| Sep. 20, 2005 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic | 333 |
| Dec. 10, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,322 |
| Aug. 17, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 106 |
| Apr. 2, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 2,586 |
| Aug. 6, 2003 | Power Train:axle Hubs | 132 |
| May. 5, 2003 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 483 |
| Feb. 13, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 9,890 |
| Nov. 27, 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 16 |
| Sep. 10, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:hand Control | 3,158 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,513 |
| Jan. 15, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 2,302 |
| Sep. 26, 2001 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 2,670 |
| Aug. 28, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,294 |
| Aug. 23, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings | 3,000 |
| Jun. 12, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir | 23 |
| May. 17, 2001 | Suspension | 390 |
| Mar. 1, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,392 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 3,260 |
| May. 5, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 490 |
| Nov. 1, 1999 | Power Train:driveline | 2,607 |
| Jul. 6, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 24 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 Kenworth T300 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T300 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T300 | 7 |
| 2007 Kenworth T300 | 5 |
| 2006 Kenworth T300 | 4 |
| 2005 Kenworth T300 | 2 |
| 2004 Kenworth T300 | 4 |
| 2003 Kenworth T300 | 5 |
| 2002 Kenworth T300 | 4 |
| 2001 Kenworth T300 | 5 |
| 2000 Kenworth T300 | 6 |
| 1999 Kenworth T300 | 6 |
| 1998 Kenworth T300 | 2 |
| 1997 Kenworth T300 | 1 |
| 1996 Kenworth T300 | 1 |