2002 Kenworth T300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T300 years
- Not enough data 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Kenworth T300 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2002 Kenworth T300 recalls (4)
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Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
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.
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.
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.
Exterior lighting
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.
Risk: This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). The pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Risk: Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Service brakes, air:controls:hand control/valve
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Risk: Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Fix: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. 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.
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 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 T300 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 T300 | 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 2002 Kenworth T300?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kenworth T300?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.