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2006 Kenworth T2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2006 Kenworth T2000, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage233kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Kenworth T2000 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2006 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

Service brakes, air

Recall 09V-239 · Jun 30, 2009 · 3,423 vehicles

Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 07V-279 · Jun 28, 2007 · 28,968 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 07V-269 · Jun 26, 2007 · 9,571 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-570 · Dec 22, 2005 · 30,995 vehicles

Risk. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2006 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Kenworth T2000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILUREPE08011 · closed May 5, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-190
  2. REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETSPE09013 · closed Jul 6, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What T2000 owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN AT MOUNTING STUDS AND S-CAM BROKEN. DEALER WELDED UP MOUNT ON S-CAM AND INSTALLED NEW BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
Complaint 10240810 · Sep 3, 2008 · 308,737 miles
BRAKE CHAMBER MISSING A BOLT AND BENT PUSH ROD. TOOK TO DEALER - POUNDED BRACKET STRAIGHT AND REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
Complaint 10240806 · Sep 3, 2008 · 303,287 miles
DOT SCALE IN CA DISCOVERED BOTH BRAKE CHAMBERS ON REAR AXLE WERE BROKEN. TRUCK WAS PUT OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE SCALE. BOTH CHAMBERS WERE REPLACED. HAD THIS NOT BEEN DISCOVERED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD'VE HAPPENED. *TR
Complaint 10240788 · Sep 3, 2008 · 233,260 miles

Own a 2006 T2000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.