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2001 Kenworth T300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2001 Kenworth T300, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2001 Kenworth T300

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

  1. 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…

  2. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V018001 Reported 2,302 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

  3. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 01V305000 Reported 2,670 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an HVAC system can become inoperable. The mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the HVAC cab mode housing assembly if necessary. Owner notification began november 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

  4. Shoes/linings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V268000 Reported 3,000 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. A condition called brake "sprag", which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. This noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. These…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. In addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification began october 12,…

  5. Reservoir/tank (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V188000 Reported 23 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. On tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. Owner notification began july 16, 2001.…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Kenworth T300 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Front end shimmies at 45 MPH. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been contacted.*ak *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 19, 2001 · Suspension

“Front end shimmies at 45 MPH. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *ak consumer feels the dealer is ignoring the problem. *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 19, 2001 · Suspension

Compare Kenworth T300 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T300 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Kenworth T30010
1997 Kenworth T30010
1998 Kenworth T30020
1999 Kenworth T30060
2000 Kenworth T30060
2001 Kenworth T30052
2002 Kenworth T30040
2003 Kenworth T30050
2004 Kenworth T30041
2005 Kenworth T30021
2006 Kenworth T30040
2007 Kenworth T30053
2008 Kenworth T30070
2009 Kenworth T30010
2010 Kenworth T30010

Checking a specific 2001 Kenworth T300

How do I know if my 2001 Kenworth T300 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2001 Kenworth T300; 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 01V188000).

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.