2005 KENWORTH T300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KENWORTH T300
The 2005 KENWORTH T300 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KENWORTH T300
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 KENWORTH T300, potentially affecting up to 4,925 vehicles.
Recall 07V107000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 4,592 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING, PARTS, OR TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED WERE EITHER NOT INSTALLED, CONNECTED, OR PROGRAMMED PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN LEFT IN DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND, IF NEEDED, WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 05V417000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
| 333 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE ANCHOR BOLT OF SOME BOSCH MODEL #305 PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. A DIFFERENT COATING WAS APPLIED TO THE BOLT WHICH DID NOT MEET PACCAR SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE BOLT AND LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE.
Consequence: IF THIS BOLT WERE TO FAIL, THE TRUCK COULD ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. PETERBILT'S RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005; AND KENWORTH BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 KENWORTH T300
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KENWORTH T300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2005 KENWORTH T300 THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE THAT FEEDS THE INJECTOR BANK HAS BROKEN TWICE. THE REPLACEMENT LINE PURCHASED FROM KENWORTH LASTED 3 MONTHS AND ONE DAY. THE SAME LEAK OCCURRED, SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 KENWORTH T300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KENWORTH T300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KENWORTH T300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KENWORTH T300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T300
- 2000 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2001 KENWORTH T300 — 2 complaints
- 2002 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2003 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2004 KENWORTH T300 — 1 complaint
- 2005 KENWORTH T300 (current)
- 2006 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2007 KENWORTH T300 — 3 complaints
- 2008 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2009 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH T300 — 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