2007 KENWORTH T300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 KENWORTH T300
The 2007 KENWORTH T300 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 KENWORTH T300
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2007 KENWORTH T300, potentially affecting up to 6,543 vehicles.
Recall 08V246000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING 36 MY 2007-2008 T270, T370 AND MY 207 T300 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL UNDER-CAB FUEL TANKS AND AN IN-CAB BATTERY BOX (ICBB). A HARNESS SUPPORT BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAB MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL LINE AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL SPLITTER VALVE.
Consequence: THE EDGE OF THE BRACKET MAY COMPROMISE THE FUEL LINE CAUSING AN INTERRUPTION IN FUEL FLOW, OR LOSS OF FUEL RESULTING IN COMPROMISED VEHICLE PERFORMANCE OR POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-WORK THE EXISTING ICBB CABLE ROUTING BRACKET AND REPLACE THE FUEL SPLITTER VALVE BRACKET TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN O JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 07V213000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 293 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC OR PACCAR PX8 ENGINES, THE JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN THE GRID HEATER RELAY TO THE FUSE BLOCK HAS BEEN ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR IT TO RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR SUPPORT.
Consequence: THE SUSPECT WIRE IS DOWN STREAM OF THE FUSE; THIS CHAFF POINT COULD CAUSE THE 250 AMP CHARGE WIRE TO ARC, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE JUMPER WIRE. IF THE WIRE IS NOT ROUTED CORRECTLY, IT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR RUBBING OR CHAFFING AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →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 07V132000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 245 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
Consequence: IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
View full details →Recall 07V073000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,377 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED USING TOO TIGHT OF A BEND RADIUS. THIS ROUTING METHOD COULD CAUSE THE WIRES WITHIN THE HARNESS PLUG TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS PLUG RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL...
Consequence: SHOULD POWER BE LOST, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD NOT PROVIDE POWER TO THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ON THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LIGHT LINE TO ELIMINATE THE EXCESSIVE BEND RADIUS AND REPLACE ANY PLUG OR HARNESS THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 KENWORTH T300
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 KENWORTH T300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KENWORTH T300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXCESSIVELY LOUD NOISE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL PULLING TOWARDS THE LEFT. AFTERWARDS, THE STEERING WHEEL RELEASED AND WAS OPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FIFTEEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 130,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,615.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KENWORTH T300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXCESSIVELY LOUD NOISE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL PULLING TOWARDS THE LEFT. AFTERWARDS, THE STEERING WHEEL RELEASED AND WAS OPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FIFTEEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 130,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,615.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KENWORTH T300. WHEN THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE WINDSHIELD DETACHED FROM THE BODY STRUCTURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. HE WAS VERY CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD DETACHING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN OF THE GASKET THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE GLASS TO THE TRUCK. THE WINDSHIELD WAS HELD IN PLACE BY A LARGE RUBBER GASKET. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER WAS LOOKING TO CUT INSTALLATION TIME AND COST WITHOUT DEVELOPING A NEW WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 07/15/08
Safety Rating for the 2007 KENWORTH T300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 KENWORTH T300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 KENWORTH T300
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 KENWORTH T300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-45-36 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THIS IS A FIELD CAMPAIGN TO MODIFY THE TURBOCHARGER OIL DRAIN PLUMBING. MODEL T300, MY 12/13/06-07/09/08. CSC LETTER REC'D. *PE
TIB-45-34 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCK: PX 6 ENGINE CALIBRATION. PACCAR CAMPAIGN C0836. TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR THE PACCAR PX 6 ENGINE TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY.
13-25 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
KENWORTH: T300 CHECK VALVE CAMPAIGN: CHASSIS IDENTIFIED MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN AIR SYSTEM SINGLE CHECK VALVE RATHER THAN A SINGLE CHECK PRESSURE REDUCTION (SCPR) VALVE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 KENWORTH T300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T300
- 2002 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2003 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2004 KENWORTH T300 — 1 complaint
- 2005 KENWORTH T300 — 1 complaint
- 2006 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2007 KENWORTH T300 (current)
- 2008 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2009 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH T300 — 0 complaints
- 2011 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