2001 Kenworth T300: recalls and complaints

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• 03V1680005 May 2003Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 02V01800115 Jan 2002Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 01V30500026 Sep 2001Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
• 01V26800023 Aug 2001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Drum / Shoes/Linings
• 01V18800012 Jun 2001Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

1. 03V168000Received 5 May 2003. 483 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 03KW4/403-C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2003.

2. 02V018001Received 15 Jan 2002. 2,302 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 102A/02KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2002.

3. 01V305000Received 26 Sep 2001. 2,670 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an HVAC system can become inoperable. The mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the HVAC system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the HVAC cab mode housing assembly if necessary. Owner notification began november 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 01KW09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 2001.

4. 01V268000Received 23 Aug 2001. 3,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Drum / Shoes/Linings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. A condition called brake "sprag", which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. This noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. These noise vibrations occur at the resonant frequency of the front axle cross-tube assembly and cause unusually high strain forces in the threaded portion of the tie rod ends that are connected to the cross-tube.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the tie rod end can cause loss of steering control and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. In addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification began october 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 01KW07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2001.

5. 01V188000Received 12 Jun 2001. 23 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service chambers.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unusually frequent applications of the air brakes could deplete the available air supply more quickly than expected.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. On tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. Owner notification began july 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 01KW06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2001.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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.

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

19 Nov 2001

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.

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.

1. 19961
2. 19971
3. 19982
4. 19996
5. 20006
6. 20015
7. 20024
8. 20035
9. 20044
10. 20052
11. 20064
12. 20075
13. 20087
14. 20091
15. 20101

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

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Kenworth T300?

8,478 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T300 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T300, model years 1996 to 2010. 5 of them name the 2001 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2001 Kenworth T300 name most often?

Suspension: 2 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Kenworth T300 open?

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