2012 Kenworth T2000 Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported February 23, 2011 · 4,664 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 11V127000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 2012 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Kenworth T2000.

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How many recalls does the 2012 Kenworth T2000 have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, other.

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