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2004 Kenworth K100 problems

Its complaint count is close to a typical K100 model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
7

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Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiringReported December 10, 2004 · 4,322 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Risk
This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 04V580000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Kenworth K100 7

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What 2004 Kenworth K100 owners say

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Filed May 11, 2010 · MD

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) a driver by the name of [xxx] aka [xxx] is a owner operator under contract with dd&s express out of baltimore md. Is running his truck illegally he has been running with over a 53 foot trailer that has been modified to be longer he also has been forging his log book also he has several times ran over size loads with out permits or escorts also some permits that he don't get he copies them and changes dates and loads he runs alot thru tx and ca and sometimes mi and va and he does all this quite often and he has also paid someone to forge his dot physical and I hope you take him off the road he is a vary unsafe driver thank you

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Is the 2004 Kenworth K100 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Kenworth K100, close to a typical K100 model year.

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How many recalls does the 2004 Kenworth K100 have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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