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2005 Kenworth T300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 Kenworth T300, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2005 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. Hydraulic (parking brake)

    NHTSA 05V417000 Reported 333 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Kenworth T300 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 158,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2005 kenworth t300 the high pressure fuel line that feeds the injector bank has broken twice. The replacement line purchased from kenworth lasted 3 months and one day. The same leak occurred, spraying”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2011 · Fuel system, diesel

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 2005 Kenworth T300

How do I know if my 2005 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V417000).

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.