Kenworth T2000 2011
Model T2000 made in 2011 by Kenworth got 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2011
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 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 | |
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 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 | |
| TIB-41-014 | 08/01/2011 | 10040165 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
| TIB-03-047 | 07/02/2012 | 10045242 | Kenworth: diagnostics indicate failed fuel level sensor function in repairs and before component is replaced, dial face should be cleaned and failure verified. all kenworth models with ohm dial or open card style fuel senders. * | 08/22/2012 | |