1998 Kenworth T300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T300 years
- Not enough data 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Kenworth T300 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Kenworth T300 recalls (2)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. A condition called brake "sprag", which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. This noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. These noise vibrations occur at the resonant frequency of the front axle cross-tube assembly and cause unusually high strain forces in the threaded portion of the tie rod ends that are connected to the cross-tube.
Risk: Failure of the tie rod end can cause loss of steering control and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. In addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification began october 12, 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The air hoses from the relay valves were connected directly to the service brake chambers, rather than beting connected through the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator. This does not comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Fix: Dealers will reroute the air hoses through the abs modulator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Kenworth T300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 T300 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 T300 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 T300 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 T300 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 T300 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 T300 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 T300 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 T300 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 T300 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Kenworth T300?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Kenworth T300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Kenworth T300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T300 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.