2009 Kenworth T2000: recalls and complaints

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• 11V20300024 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 11V12700023 Feb 2011Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 10V3080002 Jul 2010Steering / Column
• 09V41500021 Oct 2009Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 09V2580008 Jul 2009Steering / Column
• 09V23900030 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
• 09V22700018 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 09V01900016 Jan 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V48500024 Sep 2008Suspension
• 08V48700023 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V31400014 Jul 2008Suspension
• 08V12800021 Mar 2008Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

1. 11V203000Received 24 Mar 2011. 5,831 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 will not 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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 11KWB & 0311-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2011.

2. 11V127000Received 23 Feb 2011. 4,664 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number E026R. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2011.

3. 10V308000Received 2 Jul 2010. 9,697 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 10KW-F & 0610-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2010.

4. 09V415000Received 21 Oct 2009. 914 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2009.

5. 09V258000Received 8 Jul 2009. 2,096 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW8 & 609-C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2009.

6. 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.

7. 09V227000Received 18 Jun 2009. 13 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is recalling 13 my 2009 t2000 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." air tube expander fitting used between the air tube inlet and dash air gauges for the trailer does not meet the burst pressure requirements.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in brake hose rupture, air pressure loss, and compromised vehicle braking which could result in a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the expander fitting which is related to 1,200 PSI. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 3, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW5.

8. 09V019000Received 16 Jan 2009. 1,098 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may result in a fire hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW1 & 108A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2009.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 08V314000Received 14 Jul 2008. 1,189 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, t600, t660, t800 and w900 trucks. The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain ag380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. The recall began on august 12, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2008.

12. 08V128000Received 21 Mar 2008. 1,043 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW3 308E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Apr 2008.

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2. 19963
3. 19974
4. 19984
5. 19998
6. 20006
7. 20015
8. 20023
9. 20035
10. 20047
11. 20057
12. 20067
13. 200711
14. 200814
15. 200912
16. 20106
17. 20112
18. 20121

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Kenworth T2000?

34,981 units in 12 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. 12 of them name the 2009 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Kenworth T2000 open?

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