2001 Kenworth T2000 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 Kenworth T2000. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 1, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Kenworth T2000, 2001–2003 Kenworth T600, 2001–2003 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Unknown OR Other
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
03V234000 · 84 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 5, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Kenworth T2000, 2001–2003 Kenworth T300, 2001–2003 Kenworth T600 and 7 other models — Trailer Hitches
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.
03V168000 · 483 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 1, 2003Fire risk1998–2001 Kenworth T2000, 1998–2001 Kenworth T600, 1998–2001 Kenworth T800 and 6 other models — Suspension
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.
03V125000 · 154 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Oct 25, 2001Crash risk2001 Kenworth T2000, 2001 Kenworth T600, 2001 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
01V335000 · 237 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 20, 2001Safety1996–2001 Kenworth C500, 1996–2001 Kenworth K100, 1996–2001 Kenworth T2000 and 3 other models — Suspension
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.
01V051000 · 209 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED