2004 Kenworth T300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2004 Kenworth T300, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2004 Kenworth T300
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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Automatic transmission (power train)
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…
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Kenworth T300 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fire involving 2004 kenworth t-300 tractor. Fire occurred on 01/15/05. Your recall number 04v580000 of dec 09, 2004 should apply to this vehicle, but kenworth said this truck does not because the VIN”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2005 · Electrical system
Compare Kenworth T300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T300 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 Kenworth T300
How do I know if my 2004 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 04V169000).
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.