Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted...
1996-2010 · 15 model years
Kenworth T300 Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Kenworth T300 across 15 model years, and it has 30 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 30
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
T300 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common T300 problems
Kenworth T300 recalls 30
Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (icbb). A harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come in contact with the fuel line at the top of...
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of...
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "Brake hoses." The tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon...
On certain trucks equipped with cummins isc or paccar px8 engines, the jumper wire between the grid heater relay to the fuse block has been routed in such a way that the potential exists for it to rub against the radiator support.
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." The trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. This routing method could cause the wires within the...
An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue...
On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.
Latest T300 complaints
2005 Kenworth t300 the high pressure fuel line that feeds the injector bank has broken twice. The replacement line purchased from kenworth lasted 3 months and one day. The same leak occurred, spraying diesel fuel all over the engine. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. While driving approximately 18 mph, the steering wheel locked when a left turn was made. The contact heard an excessively loud noise at the time of the failure. He also experienced difficulty with the steering wheel pulling towards the left. Afterwards, the steering wheel released and was operable. The failure occurred without prior warning. The failure recurred on fifteen separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on three occasions, but the...
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failure persists. The vehicle has been taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was unknown. The failure was mileage 130,000 and current mileage was 149,615.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. While driving approximately 18 mph, the steering wheel locked when a left turn was made. The contact heard an excessively loud noise at the time of the failure. He also experienced difficulty with the steering wheel pulling towards the left. Afterwards, the steering wheel released and was operable. The failure occurred without prior warning. The failure recurred on fifteen separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on three occasions, but the...
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failure persists. The vehicle has been taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was unknown. The failure was mileage 130,000 and current mileage was 149,615.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. When the contact closed the driver's side door while the vehicle was parked, the windshield detached from the body structure. There was no warning prior to the failure. He was very concerned of the safety risk involved and the possibility of the windshield detaching while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 10,000. The consumer stated the design of the gasket that was suppose to hold...
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the glass to the truck. The windshield was held in place by a large rubber gasket. The consumer believed the manufacturer was looking to cut installation time and cost without developing a new windshield. Updated 07/15/08
Fire involving 2004 kenworth t-300 tractor. Fire occurred on 01/15/05. Your recall number 04v580000 of dec 09, 2004 should apply to this vehicle, but kenworth said this truck does not because the vin is not on their list of recalls. This fire started at the firewall where the recalled harness p92-1993 was located, and the circumstances of the fire I believe match those which generated the recall. Please investigate as t-300 tractors not on the kenworht recall list probably have the same problem. *Ak
Front end shimmies at 45 mph. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *Ak consumer feels the dealer is ignoring the problem. *Jb
Questions about the Kenworth T300
Which Kenworth T300 years have the most problems?
Which Kenworth T300 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Kenworth T300 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2), suspension (2), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T300 have?
NHTSA lists 30 recalls across all Kenworth T300 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data