Cab is coming detached from floor and firewall. We are worried about the safety of the driver. Truck came from trans am fleet. Sales manager stated that they had several trucks with the same problem. Paccar needed to reinforce floor to firewall and door jam.
The worst 2013 Kenworth T700 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
- Risk
- Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 12V407000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
- Risk
- Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 12V026000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Kenworth T700 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix-As-Fail
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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- Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
What 2013 Kenworth T700 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was a harbor driver that hauled refers from port to yard company trucks that were issued for harbor drivers were kenworths t700 with supersingless tires don't know if those are the manufactures original tires. I was involved in a roll over accident in which I feel there was some mechanical issue with truck I was told to use by management after doing my basic inspection everything checked out. After the accident I learned from other drivers that truck kw t700 2013 VIN# [xxx] // [xxx] had previous suspension and brake problems that were fixed by company mechanics and truck was cleared for harbor operations. If possible since company harbor drivers are not given the weight of the refers that they will be picking up from harbor just the container # and pin are listed on driver work schedule company drivers unknowingly haul heavy weight containers so a suspension problem or tire / brake problem could the safety of the driver and the community that share the roads with trucks.the evening of the accident I was bobtail to the port but on the out with load approximately 2miles driving I felt the truck strange when like suspension or brakes then felt vibration then I was on the upsidedown thank god no one was hurt or involved. Two years I hauled refers rom the port for company without an incident since new logistic manager came he started installing new tires( front) on company trucks and removing rubber airhoses for plastic hoses I would like to know if this was company error or manufacture error on the truck thank you. Company driver ican send you pic if u reach me at my email.
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Questions about the 2013 Kenworth T700
Is the 2013 Kenworth T700 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Kenworth T700, close to a typical T700 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kenworth T700?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Kenworth T700 have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, air.
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