2012 KENWORTH K300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KENWORTH K300
The 2012 KENWORTH K300 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 KENWORTH K300, potentially affecting up to 828 vehicles.
Recall 14V014000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 828 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to...
Consequence: If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KENWORTH K300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KENWORTH K300.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KENWORTH K300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KENWORTH K300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KENWORTH K300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH K300
- 2012 KENWORTH K300 (current)
- 2013 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints