2006 Kenworth T2000: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2006 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 7 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name 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.

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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. 78,035 units in total.

09V23900030 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
08V48500024 Sep 2008Suspension
08V48700023 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
07V27900028 Jun 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
07V26900026 Jun 2007Trailer Hitches
07V0900009 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air
05V57000022 Dec 2005Engine and Engine Cooling

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.
08V487000Received 23 Sep 2008. 4,883 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWD 908G.
07V279000Received 28 Jun 2007. 28,968 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Dec 2007.
07V269000Received 26 Jun 2007. 9,571 units.
Trailer Hitches
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 507E & 07KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2007.
07V090000Received 9 Mar 2007. 65 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. The vehicles were manufactured with a single valve system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 May 2007.
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.

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Complaints by component

7 complaints, 7 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.

2006 Kenworth T2000: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Service Brakes, Air		7

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: 3 Sep 2008

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 2006 Kenworth T2000, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2008, with 7 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2006 Kenworth T2000
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE09013	Preliminary evaluation	REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS	Service Brakes, Air	27 Feb 2009	6 Jul 2009
PE08011	Preliminary evaluation	TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE	Electrical System	8 Feb 2008	5 May 2008	08V190000

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

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2006 Kenworth T2000The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Kenworth T2000: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/t2000/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
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 2006 Kenworth T2000?: 78,035 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 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Kenworth T2000 name most often?: Service Brakes, Air: 7 of 7 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Kenworth T2000 open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.