2008 Kenworth T300: recalls and complaints

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• 09V3480003 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V0650007 Feb 2008Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 08V0020008 Jan 2008Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 07V21300021 May 2007Electrical System
• 07V13200022 Mar 2007Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 07V10700016 Mar 2007Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 07V0730002 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air

1. 09V348000Received 3 Sep 2009. 135 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge please see 09e-046. The safety recall began on october 1, 2009. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW9 & 909-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2009.

2. 08V065000Received 7 Feb 2008. 6,169 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW1/108A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2008.

3. 08V002000Received 8 Jan 2008. 2,794 units.

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

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWF 1207L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2008.

4. 07V213000Received 21 May 2007. 293 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with cummins isc or paccar px8 engines, the jumper wire between the grid heater relay to the fuse block has been routed in such a way that the potential exists for it to rub against the radiator support.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The suspect wire is down stream of the fuse; this chaff point could cause the 250 amp charge wire to arc, potentially causing a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the routing of the jumper wire. If the wire is not routed correctly, it will be inspected for rubbing or chaffing and replaced if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2007.

5. 07V132000Received 22 Mar 2007. 245 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2007.

6. 07V107000Received 16 Mar 2007. 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: 9 May 2007.

7. 07V073000Received 2 Mar 2007. 1,377 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. This routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2007. Owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2007.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Kenworth T300?

15,605 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 T300 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T300, model years 1996 to 2010. 7 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Kenworth T300 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.