- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
- The risk
- This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Kenworth T2000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Kenworth T2000 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in July 2003 for the unknown or other. For comparison, the 2000 has 2 and the 2002 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T2000 year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Kenworth T2000 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Kenworth T2000 recalls 5
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
- 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.
- The risk
- If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- 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 authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened.
- The risk
- Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began november 26, 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.
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2001 Kenworth T2000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brake cam brackets on rear axle broke due to poor welding. *Tr
Kenworth T2000: every year compared
All T2000 years2001 Kenworth T2000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 5 | C | |
| 2001 Kenworth T300 | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | 1 | 10 | C | 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 2001 Kenworth T2000
Does the 2001 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 Kenworth T2000: unknown or other (July 2003); fifth wheel assembly (May 2003); hub (April 2003); universal joint (October 2001) and more. 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 2001 Kenworth T2000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Kenworth T2000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 2011 and the latest on October 15, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Kenworth T2000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 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 2001 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