- The problem
- 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 experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
- The fix
- 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 vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Kenworth K100E Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Kenworth K100E have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2003 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K100E year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Kenworth K100E recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Kenworth K100E yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Kenworth K100E: every year compared
All K100E years2002 Kenworth K100E vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kenworth K100E | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 4 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Kenworth K100E
Does the 2002 Kenworth K100E have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Kenworth K100E: exterior lighting (February 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Kenworth K100E had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Kenworth K100E a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Kenworth K100E year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Kenworth K100E has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data