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1997 Kenworth T2000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Kenworth T2000 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,261 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 01V051000 2001-02-20 209 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 98V129000 1998-06-11 9,500 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

SUSPENSION 97V139000 1997-08-20 13,200 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL…

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 97V085000 1997-05-22 1,352 affected
Defect

A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.

Consequence

THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
3
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. Manufacturer was contacted. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 1997-01-05

“Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT

“Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

“Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

“Brakets under vehicle failed. Not air bag complaint ( e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.) added on 09-07-1999. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

“Radiator failed.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

“Radiator failed.”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

“Radiator failed.”

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Kenworth T2000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.