- The problem
- On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.
- The risk
- A crack in the bracket may lead to premature failure of the bracket causing the step to fail without warning, when an individual steps on it, causing a fall.
- The fix
- Dealers will change the battery box support bracket and step support bracket. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Kenworth T2000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Kenworth T2000 with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2004 for the structure. For comparison, the 2002 has 1 and the 2004 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T2000 year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Kenworth T2000 problems
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2003 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 dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
- The risk
- If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began january 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
- 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.
- 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.
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2 complaints about the 2003 Kenworth T2000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Problems with with kenworth t2000.*Mr this trailer is equipped with turn signal indicatior that sound like alarm clocks when activated. When the drivers are driving as a team (2 driver's) one driver has to sleep while one driver operates the trailer. The sleeping driver is constantly aroused from sleep when the oerator has to use the turn signals. The driver's believes this noise is more annoying than safety related. The slppeing driver isn't able to get noise free rest therefore they believe it's more of a safety risk if the driver are not well rested when behind the wheel. *Nm
While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. *Ak
Kenworth T2000: every year compared
All T2000 years2003 Kenworth T2000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth T2000 | 2 | 5 | C | |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Kenworth Conventional | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | 1 | 7 | B | 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 2003 Kenworth T2000
Does the 2003 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Kenworth T2000: structure (August 2004); arm (October 2003); unknown or other (July 2003); fifth wheel assembly (May 2003) 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 2003 Kenworth T2000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Kenworth T2000 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 11, 2004 and the latest on August 19, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Kenworth T2000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 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 2003 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