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2003 Kenworth T300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2003 Kenworth T300. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2003 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. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 07V107000 Reported 4,592 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact…

  2. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 04V169000 Reported 2,586 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail, resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new journal bracket. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

  3. Axle hubs (power train)

    NHTSA 03V288000 Reported 132 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Kenworth T300. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

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 2003 Kenworth T300

How do I know if my 2003 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 2003 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 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.