Recall Register

2003 Kenworth T300: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2003 Kenworth T300. The newest campaign is 07V107000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Mar 2007. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission. NHTSA has no complaint 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, 07V107000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 17,683 units in total.

  • 07V107000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 04V169000Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
  • 03V288000Power Train / Axle Hubs
  • 03V168000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 03V045000Exterior Lighting

  1. 07V107000Received . 4,592 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. The vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 04V169000Received . 2,586 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail, resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a new journal bracket. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 03KW9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 03V288000Received . 132 units.

    Power Train / Axle Hubs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. If the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 03KW8/803-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 03V168000Received . 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: .

  5. 03V045000Received . 9,890 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 03KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

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.

  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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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 Kenworth T300: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/t300/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

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 2003 Kenworth T300?
17,683 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 2003 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Kenworth T300 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.