Tl* the contact owns a 1998 kenworth t2000. While driving at 55 MPH, the rear of the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the lateral pins holding the suspension had shifted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that both rear sway bars needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v051000 (suspension) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,200,000.
The worst 1998 Kenworth T2000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
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Recalls 4
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201 or kenworth 425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 03V125000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V051000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
- Risk
- Increased steering effort can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
Recall number 99V181001 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Recall number 98V129000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Kenworth T2000 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal...
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007...
- Conditions with resume function worksing as set function and set works as resume on cruise control. tt
- Subject regarding smartwheel / multiplex steering wheel controls. tt
- Information on replacing door seals and bump stops. tt
- A condition may exist where the odometer rolls over to zero miles instead of 100,000; mileage displayed...
- Some vehicles HVAC units may have heating and air conditioning performance issues and/ or intermittent...
What 1998 Kenworth T2000 owners say
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I had a fuel line failure on my 98 kenworth t2000 with a 60 series detroit engine. The fuel line is routed behind the starter and it ruptured do to rubbing on the clamp that is supposed to stop it from vibration. It covered everything in the engine compartment with fuel along with the starter. If I had used the starter I am sure the resulting fire would have done a huge amount of damage. This is a very standard practice of kenworth to route the fuel lines this way. I have talked to many mechanic's that say this happens very frequently.
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Questions about the 1998 Kenworth T2000
Is the 1998 Kenworth T2000 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Kenworth T2000, 1.5 times a typical T2000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Kenworth T2000?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Kenworth T2000 have?
4 recalls, covering suspension and electrical system.
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