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2001 Kenworth T2000 recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Kenworth T2000, covering 1,167 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Unknown or otherReported July 1, 2003 · 84 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
Risk
This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 03V234000 · Recall details

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported May 5, 2003 · 483 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201 or kenworth 425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 03V168000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: hubReported April 1, 2003 · 154 vehicles affected
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

Power train: driveline: universal jointReported October 25, 2001 · 237 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened.
Risk
Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began november 26, 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 01V335000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported February 20, 2001 · 209 vehicles affected
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

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How many recalls does the 2001 Kenworth T2000 have?

5, covering unknown or other, trailer hitches and suspension.

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