Latest KENWORTH T300 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/kenworth/t300The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 09:00:16 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2010 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESELPACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000033318000736772000000132/recall.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESELPACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000033318000489786000000132/recall.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESELPACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000033318000222884000000132/recall.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2007 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSPACCAR 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000026976000221512000000169/recall.aspxTue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCHPACCAR IS RECALLING 6,169 MY 2008 KENWORTH T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT MODELS 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 AND 389 KITS. CERTAIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE ROTOR IN SOME OF THESE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND MAY BE SOFT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000025957000222380000000289/recall.aspxThu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000025731000222884000000097/recall.aspxTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023420000222884000000200/recall.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT2007 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023420000221512000000200/recall.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT2006 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023420000208944000000200/recall.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLYON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023327000221511000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2007 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLYON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023327000221512000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000221511000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2007 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000221512000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2006 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000208944000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2005 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000208943000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2004 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000202470000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023302000202469000000180/recall.aspxFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIRCERTAIN 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 POWER LOSS TO THE TRAILER. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023260000221511000000087/recall.aspxFri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2007 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIRCERTAIN 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 POWER LOSS TO THE TRAILER. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023260000221512000000087/recall.aspxFri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT2006 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROLAN INCORRECT SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN MODEL T300 TRUCKS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000023104000208944000000299/recall.aspxFri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT2006 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, HYDRAULICON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000022267000208944000000123/recall.aspxTue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT2005 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, HYDRAULICON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000022267000208943000000123/recall.aspxTue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT2004 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER FEED HARNESS P92-1993 TERMINALS WERE NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000021648000202470000000207/recall.aspxFri, 10 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT2004 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL ENGINES, PLUGS WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY CREATING STRESS AND CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN OIL LEAK. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000021359000111522000000127/recall.aspxTue, 17 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT2004 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FANON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000021048000111522000000136/recall.aspxFri, 02 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FANON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000021048000104628000000136/recall.aspxFri, 02 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBSON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE LOCKING TAB THAT LOCKS THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT ONTO THE SPINDLE WAS NOT ENGAGED OR PROPERLY BENT OVER. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020533000104628000000199/recall.aspxWed, 06 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020345000104628000000317/recall.aspxMon, 05 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT2002 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020345000097610000000317/recall.aspxMon, 05 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT2001 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020345000092771000000317/recall.aspxMon, 05 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER CONNECTIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE SUPPLIER REMOVED A RUBBER GROMMET FROM THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTION. THIS CAUSES INTERMITTENT FLASHING/FLICKERING OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020118000104628000000216/recall.aspxThu, 13 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT2002 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER CONNECTIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE SUPPLIER REMOVED A RUBBER GROMMET FROM THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTION. THIS CAUSES INTERMITTENT FLASHING/FLICKERING OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000020118000097610000000216/recall.aspxThu, 13 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT2002 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMPON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS (HEP8). THE PUMP COMPONENTS MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PRESSURE SEAL FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF ROUGH RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STALL DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000015413000097610000000152/recall.aspxWed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT2002 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, HAND CONTROL/VALVEON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000015200000097610000000090/recall.aspxTue, 10 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYHEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000015209000202466000000020/recall.aspxMon, 15 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT1999 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYHEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000015209000202465000000020/recall.aspxMon, 15 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT2001 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVEON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014691000092771000000094/recall.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT2001 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014369000092771000000251/recall.aspxWed, 26 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014506000084631000000020/recall.aspxTue, 28 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT1999 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014506000081605000000020/recall.aspxTue, 28 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT2001 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000092771000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000084631000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT1999 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000081605000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT1998 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000079578000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT1997 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000101568000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT1996 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000014120000101567000000077/recall.aspxThu, 23 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT2001 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVING AN INTENDED SERVICE CODE OF "FIRE SERVICE" AND EITHER TYPE 24 OR LARGER FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS OR TYPE 36 REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE CHAMBERS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000013571000092771000000095/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVING AN INTENDED SERVICE CODE OF "FIRE SERVICE" AND EITHER TYPE 24 OR LARGER FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS OR TYPE 36 REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE CHAMBERS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000013571000084631000000095/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR SUSPENSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000013446000084631000000022/recall.aspxThu, 17 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT1999 KENWORTH T300 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kenworth/t300/recalls/000012874000081605000000020/recall.aspxThu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT