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#BS-2007-KENT80-174A2007 Kenworth T800
Based on reports from 1 owners and 21 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 21 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 171K miles.
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Top cost driver: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly (1 reports).
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2007 Kenworth T800: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly Issues
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2007 Kenworth T800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 170,950 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 171K-mile mark.
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Recall History (21 recalls)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
AN INCORRECT SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN MODEL T300 TRUCKS.
STEERING:COLUMN
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRW TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN, THE TILT LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DISENGAGE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE STEERING COLUMN FROM LOCKING IN TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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 HARNESS PLUG TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS PLUG RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS TO THE TRAILER.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SINGLE VALVE SYSTEM.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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NHTSA Complaints
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NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 21 recalls found for this vehicle.
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