2015 KENWORTH K300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KENWORTH K300
The 2015 KENWORTH K300 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH K300, potentially affecting up to 2,345 vehicles.
Recall 15V206000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 379 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
Consequence: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this...
View full details →Recall 14V439000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,966 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KENWORTH K300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KENWORTH K300.
Safety Rating for the 2015 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 KENWORTH K300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KENWORTH K300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 KENWORTH K300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH K300
- 2012 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH K300 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH K300 (current)
- 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