- The problem
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
- The risk
- Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Kenworth T2000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T2000 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 2001 for the lower arm. For comparison, the 1996 has 0 and the 1998 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T2000 year, for its age
#234 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Kenworth T2000 problems
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1997 Kenworth T2000 recalls 4
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
- The risk
- This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
- The risk
- This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
- The problem
- A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked.
- The risk
- The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches.
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3 complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T2000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brakets under vehicle failed. Not air bag complaint ( e.G., Seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.) Added on 09-07-1999. *Ak
Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.
The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. Manufacturer was contacted. *Ak
Kenworth T2000: every year compared
All T2000 years1997 Kenworth T2000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Kenworth T2000 | 3 | 4 | C | |
| 1997 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Kenworth T600 | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Kenworth T800 | 1 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Kenworth W900B | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Kenworth W900L | 1 | 0 | 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 1997 Kenworth T2000
Does the 1997 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1997 Kenworth T2000: lower arm (February 2001); front underhood (June 1998); rear (August 1997); latch (May 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth T2000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), suspension (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Kenworth T2000 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 5, 1997 and the latest on August 10, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Kenworth T2000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Kenworth T2000 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.
Which Kenworth T2000 years have the most complaints?
2007 (12), 2006 (7), 1997 (3). See every Kenworth T2000 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Kenworth T2000 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