Kenworth T2000 2010
Model T2000 made in 2010 by Kenworth got 5 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2010
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
11V203000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/11/2006 to 09/09/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 5831 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/24/2011 | 03/31/2011 | ||||||||
Defect 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. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwb & peterbilt safety recall no. 0311-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
11V127000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/19/2007 to 02/23/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5045 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/23/2011 | 02/25/2011 | ||||||||
Defect 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. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
09V415000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/12/2008 to 09/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 914 | 11/04/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/21/2009 | 10/27/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling model year 2009 through 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900 trucks manufactured between november 12, 2008 and september 30, 2009. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the suspension leaf spring on certain ag400l rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to become loose, which may cause vibration in the rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the rear axle may shift relative to the rear suspension leaf spring, which can result in loss of control and a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the axle u-bolts for visible defects, including bent and/or smashed threads and re-torque the axle u-bolts to factory specifications. the recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kwa.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
09V490000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/01/2009 to 10/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 3078 | 01/28/2010 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/23/2009 | 12/23/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kwb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | ||||||||||||||||
10V185000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/30/2009 to 09/18/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 21 | 05/24/2010 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/04/2010 | 05/04/2010 | |||||||
Defect 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. potential lack of oil may cause the outer end bearing to heat up and/or seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bearings, seals and will add oil to the outer end hub as well as inspect races and axle housing for damage and replacing as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth recall no. 10kwb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
TIB-41-014 | 08/01/2011 | 10040165 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
TIB-41-014 | 08/01/2011 | 10040165 | Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
TIB-45-042 | 10/31/2011 | 10042805 | Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe | 01/11/2012 | |
TIB-43-024 | 11/21/2011 | 10042806 | Kenworth: information in bulletin pertaining to possible engine derate by which the def filters are clogged and/or contaminated def is identified. *pe | 01/11/2012 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
TIB-45-042 | 10/31/2011 | 10042805 | Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe | 01/11/2012 |