repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Kenworth T800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Kenworth T800, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 20 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-573 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Kenworth T800 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Trailer hitches
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
20 recalls
2007 Kenworth T800 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
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
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no report yet
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND ALSO A ROAD DEBRIS HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, OTHER MOTORISTS MAY NOT BE WARNED OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER MOVEMENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE OPERATOR'S KNOWLEDGE, CAUSING THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. THIS REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH COULD CAUSE THE PIVOT PIN TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRUCK WHILE IN MOTION, WHICH…
no report yet
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
Risk. REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
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.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
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.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN LEFT IN DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET ENGAGED.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. SHOULD THE LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGE, THE TILTING TRAVEL OF THE COLUMN WOULD BE UNRESTRICTED.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. A LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WILL NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF BY THE DASH SWITCH.
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
2007 vs. every other T800 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 T800 median. How we score
'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Kenworth T800, and the recalls they led to.
- Horton Fan Hub FailuresNo recall
- REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETSNo recall
- Driveshaft separates from tractorLed to recall 10V-634
In owners' words
What T800 owners report
Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT DROVE A 2007 T800 KENWORTH TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN REVERSE AND TRYING TO LOCK THE TRAILER IN PLACE, THE FIFTH WHEEL HANDLE FAILED TO LOCK WHICH CAUSED THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO MANUALLY LOCK THE TRAILER. SHE ALSO STATED…
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