2004 Kenworth T2000: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2004 Kenworth T2000. The newest campaign is 09V239000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Jun 2009. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air. NHTSA has 2 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 09V239000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 40,262 units in total.

09V23900030 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
08V48500024 Sep 2008Suspension
05V57000022 Dec 2005Engine and Engine Cooling
05V18900028 Apr 2005Suspension
04V60600023 Dec 2004Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
04V58000010 Dec 2004Electrical System / Wiring
04V41000019 Aug 2004Structure

09V239000Received 30 Jun 2009. 3,423 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2009.
08V485000Received 24 Sep 2008. 130 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2009.
05V570000Received 22 Dec 2005. 30,995 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW7 & 1205E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 2006.
05V189000Received 28 Apr 2005. 1,026 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW3 & 405-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2005.
04V606000Received 23 Dec 2004. 55 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. The hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once it is raised for access to the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the lock does not engage this could result in the hood closing without warning, increasing the risk of injury to someone working under the hood.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the hood lock cylinder and remove and replace any defective hood lock cylinders. The recall began january 23, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jan 2005.
04V580000Received 10 Dec 2004. 4,322 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2005.
04V410000Received 19 Aug 2004. 311 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A crack in the bracket may lead to premature failure of the bracket causing the step to fail without warning, when an individual steps on it, causing a fall.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will change the battery box support bracket and step support bracket. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2004.

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Complaints by component

2 complaints, 2 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2004 Kenworth T2000: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Electronic Stability Control		1
Tires		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 22 Dec 2005

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2004 Kenworth T2000, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2004, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2004 Kenworth T2000The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2004 Kenworth T2000: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/t2000/2004/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: PACCAR INCORPORATED

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Kenworth T2000?: 40,262 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T2000 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T2000, model years 1995 to 2012. 7 of them name the 2004 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Kenworth T2000 name most often?: Electronic Stability Control: 1 of 2 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Kenworth T2000 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.