1997 Kenworth T800: recalls and complaints

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• 03V2450009 Jul 2003Vehicle Speed Control
• 03V12600031 Mar 2003Service Brakes, Air
• 01V2930028 Nov 2001Wheels / Hub
• 01V14200024 Apr 2001Equipment / Other / Labels
• 01V05100020 Feb 2001Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
• 99V12800227 May 1999Suspension / Front / Hub
• 98V12900011 Jun 1998Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
• 97V19600324 Nov 1997Suspension / Front / Hub
• 97V13900020 Aug 1997Suspension / Rear

1. 03V245000Received 9 Jul 2003. 18 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain vehicles equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED.

2. 03V126000Received 31 Mar 2003. 45 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were manufactured with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service brake chambers.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. Owner notification began on may 5, 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 03KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2003.

3. 01V293002Received 8 Nov 2001. 14 units.

   Wheels / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with arvinmeritor front axle ff-981. The wheel separator plates are incompatible with skf phase IV truck hub units incorporated into the arvinmeritor ff-981 front axle assemblies installed on vehicles with wheel mounting flanges of 10 mm or less and brake drum mounting flanges of 6 mm or less.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The combination of components could reduce the service life of the front hub, which could result in a fracture. If a hub fractures, vehicle control, braking, and stability can be affected. In extreme cases, the wheel could separate from the vehicle causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will change the front hubs. Owner notification began december 10, 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. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Dec 2001.

4. 01V142000Received 24 Apr 2001. 14 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began june 22, 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 701-J/01KW04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2001.

5. 01V051000Received 20 Feb 2001. 209 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 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 01KW02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2001.

6. 99V128002Received 27 May 1999. 13 units.

   Suspension / Front / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 99KW02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jun 1999.

7. 98V129000Received 11 Jun 1998. 9,500 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jul 1998.

8. 97V196003Received 24 Nov 1997. 470 units.

   Suspension / Front / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 1997.

9. 97V139000Received 20 Aug 1997. 13,200 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

   Report filed by PACCAR, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 1997.

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Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

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Deaths in the complaints

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Date of the newest complaint

23 May 2010

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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1997 Kenworth T800?

23,483 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T800 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 133 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T800, model years 1987 to 2025. 9 of them name the 1997 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T800 name most often?

Equipment: 3 of 8 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1997 Kenworth T800 open?

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