2016 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 Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KENWORTH K300
The 2016 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 KENWORTH K300, potentially affecting up to 379 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 KENWORTH K300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KENWORTH K300.
Safety Rating for the 2016 KENWORTH K300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KENWORTH K300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KENWORTH K300
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 KENWORTH K300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
32-015 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH K300 (current)
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