Kenworth T2000 1997

• Recall 5254 [USA]: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
  Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
  dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13647 [USA]: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
  dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
  owner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 12566 [USA]: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
  dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
  owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 12709 [USA]: The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle.
  A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked.
  dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997.Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-206-455-7356.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2001104 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint. Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result with possible loss of vehicle control. Correction: dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets.

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• Recall 1998128 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Note: includes 1996-98 t2000 and all other 1996-97 kenworth models equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines in the referenced engines can cause rubbing of the engine/alternator harness on the fuel line and can result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and, where there is evidence of wear due to rubbing between the electrical harness and fuel lines, the electrical harness and/or fuel lines will be replaced and routed correctly.

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• Recall 1997144 [Canada]: Suspension
  Note: vehicles equipped with airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to the materials used in the sway bar arms and the studs as well as the stud plating, a combination of stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur which could cause the stud to fail prematurely. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: sway bar arm assembly will be replaced with one of a different material. The new studs will have different threads and a different finish.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. Manufacturer was contacted. *ak

Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.

Radiator failed.

Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.

Door lock failed.