no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1997 Kenworth T2000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T2000, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Kenworth T2000 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Visibility
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Air bags
1Structure
1Suspension
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1997 Kenworth T2000 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other T2000 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the T2000 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1997 T2000?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.