1997 KENWORTH T2000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
The 1997 KENWORTH T2000 has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD, SUSPENSION:REAR. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield (3 complaints), Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc (2 complaints), and Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000, potentially affecting up to 24,261 vehicles.
Recall 01V051000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 209 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 98V129000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 9,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
View full details →Recall 97V139000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 13,200 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.
View full details →Recall 97V085000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,352 vehicles affected
Defect: A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.
Consequence: THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RADIATOR FAILED.
DOOR LOCK FAILED.
C.B. RADIO FAILED.
DASHBOARD FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 KENWORTH T2000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0321D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE ODOMETER ROLLS OVER TO ZERO MILES INSTEAD OF 100,000; MILEAGE DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY; AND / OR SERVICE CLUSTER FAULT SHUTS DOWN MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY. *TT
0280A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A CONDITION WITH THE TOP OF THE CAB DOORS EXHIBITING A LOUD WIND NOISE DURING STRONG CROSS WINDS OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
9802010256A — STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWALL PANEL. *YC
0256A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITION WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWALL TRIM PANEL INSIDE THE CAB MAY BECOME LOOSE FROM ITS ATTACHMENT POINTS. *YC
9708010135K — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES HAVING POOR DEFROST PERFORMANCE AND TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES LEFT-TO-RIGHT FROM THE CAB HVAC UNIT. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 KENWORTH T2000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T2000
- 1995 KENWORTH T2000 — 0 complaints
- 1996 KENWORTH T2000 — 0 complaints
- 1997 KENWORTH T2000 (current)
- 1998 KENWORTH T2000 — 3 complaints
- 1999 KENWORTH T2000 — 3 complaints
- 2000 KENWORTH T2000 — 2 complaints
- 2001 KENWORTH T2000 — 1 complaint
- 2002 KENWORTH T2000 — 1 complaint
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 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
- KENWORTH T660 — 10 total complaints