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2002 Kenworth T2000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2002 Kenworth T2000, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2002 Kenworth T2000

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 03V234000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.

    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…

  2. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 03V168000 Reported 483 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    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.

    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…

  3. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 03V045000 Reported 9,890 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. Owners who take their…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Kenworth T2000 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I brought a set of cooper steer tires for my semi truck from a flying j in black river falls wi. The tires shortly after started wearing unevenly, cupping badly and seem to be falling apart. This bega”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2009 · Tires

Compare Kenworth T2000 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T2000 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Kenworth T200010
1996 Kenworth T200030
1997 Kenworth T200043
1998 Kenworth T200043
1999 Kenworth T200082
2000 Kenworth T200062
2001 Kenworth T200051
2002 Kenworth T200031
2003 Kenworth T200052
2004 Kenworth T200073
2005 Kenworth T200070
2006 Kenworth T200077
2007 Kenworth T20001112
2008 Kenworth T2000142
2009 Kenworth T2000120
2010 Kenworth T200060
2011 Kenworth T200020
2012 Kenworth T200010

Checking a specific 2002 Kenworth T2000

How do I know if my 2002 Kenworth T2000 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Kenworth T2000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V045000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kenworth models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.