- 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
2002 Kenworth T2000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Kenworth T2000 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2003 for the unknown or other. For comparison, the 2001 has 1 and the 2003 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical T2000 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Kenworth T2000 problems
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2002 Kenworth T2000 recalls 3
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
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Kenworth T2000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I brought a set of cooper steer tires for my semi truck from a flying j in black river falls wi. The tires shortly after started wearing unevenly, cupping badly and seem to be falling apart. This began after approximately 30k miles, I tried effortlessly to contact cooper to inform of the defects and issues and was blown off. I contacted the flying j I purchased them from and was told they were recalled and that cooper had come and taken the tires from the store and that neither the flying j or cooper tire had any...
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intention or thought about contacting the purchasers of these tires. After I spoke to someone in there corporate office they were not recalled tires they were simply just known "for problems" and they refused to explain why no one was contacted. I was then told that they would give me 75% credit for the tires that they knew had safety issues and would be given a national discount I agreed and assumed I would follow up even more so with cooper. When I contacted cooper again via email and explained this to them again I was told that they don't warranty safety and that I would have to contact a dealer for further information. These tires are a major safety risk to the general public and after I was told by the flying j personnel in there corporate office that these are the 13th set of steer tires just from that location alone that they have had to replace due to the same defects I think that warrants someone doing or saying something!!!!! Think how many accidents these tires may have caused or could have caused recently, how many families must lose loved ones due to coopers outright negligence. *Tr
Kenworth T2000: every year compared
All T2000 years2002 Kenworth T2000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 3 | B | |
| 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 T2000
Does the 2002 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Kenworth T2000: unknown or other (July 2003); fifth wheel assembly (May 2003); 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kenworth T2000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Kenworth T2000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 21, 2009 and the latest on December 21, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Kenworth T2000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2002 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