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2001 Kenworth T300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Kenworth T300, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Kenworth T300 has problems

2 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
Suspension20

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

5 recalls

2001 Kenworth T300 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-168 · May 5, 2003 · 483 vehicles

Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-018 · Jan 15, 2002 · 2,302 vehicles

Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 01V-305 · Sep 26, 2001 · 2,670 vehicles

Risk. THIS FAILURE MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY TO DIRECT AIR BLOWING FROM THE HVAC SYSTEM TO THE WINDSHIELD, POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: shoes/linings

Recall 01V-268 · Aug 23, 2001 · 3,000 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD END CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 01V-188 · Jun 12, 2001 · 23 vehicles

Risk. UNUSUALLY FREQUENT APPLICATIONS OF THE AIR BRAKES COULD DEPLETE THE AVAILABLE AIR SUPPLY MORE QUICKLY THAN EXPECTED.

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

2001 vs. every other T300 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 T300 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What T300 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FRONT END SHIMMIES AT 45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 10 TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THE DEALER IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM. *JB
Complaint 899250 · Nov 19, 2001
FRONT END SHIMMIES AT 45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 10 TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *JB
Complaint 899248 · Nov 19, 2001

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