2007 Kenworth T2000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
11 safety recalls list the 2007 Kenworth T2000, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
11 safety recalls for the 2007 Kenworth T2000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which…
Remedy: Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
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…
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Axle assembly (power train)
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.…
Remedy: Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
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Service brakes, air
Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is…
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Suspension
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam…
Remedy: Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs ii trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. Certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. Partial support…
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. The recall began on may may 30, 2008. Owners may contact…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007.…
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Trailer hitches
On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
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Service brakes, air
Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. The vehicles were…
Remedy: Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
Remedy: Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. The recall began on january 10, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Kenworth T2000 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 188,741 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After researching my problem with this truck i was amazed to discover that it is a common problem with kenworth and petterbult truck's! The frame rails, the very foundations of these truck's are defec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 25, 2017 · Steering
“Brake chamber fell off the axle- was hanging by hoses when service truck arrived to repair it at the 247 mile marker on hwy i94 in wi. Replaced complete chamber. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2008 · Service brakes, air
Compare Kenworth T2000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T2000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Kenworth T2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Kenworth T2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 Kenworth T2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 Kenworth T2000 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000 Kenworth T2000 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 Kenworth T2000 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth T2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T2000 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 Kenworth T2000 | 7 | 3 |
| 2005 Kenworth T2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 Kenworth T2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 Kenworth T2000 | 11 | 12 |
| 2008 Kenworth T2000 | 14 | 2 |
| 2009 Kenworth T2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Kenworth T2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2007 Kenworth T2000
How do I know if my 2007 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. 11 campaigns currently list the 2007 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 06V446000).
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.
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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.