2011 Kenworth T800 TSBs
53 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories
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Engine
18 bulletinsEaton ultrashift plus excessive engine over-speed lamp on.
FIX-AS-FAIL - ENGINE OVER-SPEED LAMP COULD COME ON AFTER A DOWNSHIFT WITH THE EATON ULTRASHIFT PLUS TRANSMISSION.
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THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE.
MX RC5-RC14 SOFTWARE UPDATE CAMPAIGN.
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SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE SAID TO BENEFIT THE ENGINES IN RC5 AND RC14 KENWORTH ENGINES. PACCAR/KENWORTH. *KB
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T800. *PE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT ELEMENTS ARE DESCRIBED IN BULLETIN FOR CHASSIS BENEFITING FROM ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATES. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700, T800, W900. *PE
KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES.
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MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE
KENWORTH: DUE TO LOSS OF POWER AND HIGH FAILURE RATE, THE VALVES WILL BE REPLACED IN THE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL.
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MODELS T600, T700, T800 AND W900. MODEL YEAR 2011. *PE
KENWORTH (PACCAR): ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF HC DOSER SHIELDS AND/OR EGR CLEANING FOR CHASSIS.
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KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ON THE CHASSIS, CERTIFIED CLEAN IDLE DECALS WERE MISTAKENLY INSTALLED AND NEED TO BE REMOVED. *PE
KENWORTH: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR SOFTWARE...
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UPDATES AND THE HC DOSER FITTING INSTALLED FOR AFTER AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT. *PE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION FOR AFTERTREATMENT, PMCI OR RELATED ISSUES, CAUSED BY CORROSION FOR WATER IN FUEL (WIF) SENSOR,...
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AT ENGINE HARNESS J175 CONNECTOR. *PE
KENWORTH: FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, AND AFTERTREATMENT...
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CONTROL UNIT WILL BENEFIT FROM SOFTWARE UPDATES. *PE
KENWORTH: POWER STEERING PUMP SPOOL VALVE DOES NOT MEET QUALITY STANDARDS.
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THERE MAY BE A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR HARD STEERING AT IDLE. *RM
PACCAR: VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING REAR AXLE CAMSHAFT BRACES.
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PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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THERE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER TORQUE TO THE ENGINE COOLANT FILTER WHICH COULD LEAD TO LEAKING AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. *RM
PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
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PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
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PACCAR: A COOLANT SIEVE MUST BE REMOVED AT THE FIRST ENGINE OIL CHANGE.
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Other
9 bulletins"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.
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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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THE CHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER ASSEMBLY CONTROLS IN PLACE FOR DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS TORQUE. MODELS C500, K500, T660, T800 AND W900 2011-2012. *PE
KENWORTH: THE STANDARD PRODUCTION COMPONENTS ARE REPLACING THE PRE-PRODUCTION COMPONENTS.
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KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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THE ORIGINAL STYLE OIL FILTER CAP SYSTEM IS BEING REPLACED BY AN IMPROVED OIL FILTER CAP LOCK SYSTEM. *PE
PACCAR: THERE MAY BE FALSE TORQUE READINGS AND A POTENTIAL FOR LOOSENING AND/OR LEAKS OF THE DOSER SUPPLY LINE SWIVEL NUT.
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THIS IS DUE TO IT NOT BEING LUBRICATE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY. *RM
PACCAR: SHACKLE LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE PREMATURE CRACKING AND/OR A POSSIBLE BROKEN SHACKLE LINK.
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FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH SHACKLE LINKS MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. *RM
PACCAR INC: FIRE TRUCK SEAT HEIGHT SPECIFICATION CHANGE.
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PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEED PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED AND RETROFITTED WITH PRODUCTION PARTS.
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PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEED PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED AND RETROFITTED WITH PRODUCTION PARTS.
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Electrical
9 bulletinsInformation Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...
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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...
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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
KENWORTH: DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE FAILED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION IN REPAIRS AND BEFORE COMPONENT IS REPLACED, DIAL...
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FACE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND FAILURE VERIFIED. ALL KENWORTH MODELS WITH OHM DIAL OR OPEN CARD STYLE FUEL SENDERS. *PE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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BULLETIN REFERS TO THE DUAL EXHAUST REAR NOX SENSOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN. TO DIVERT MOISTURE FROM THE REAR (SCR OUTLET) NOX SENSOR THERE IS A NEW DESIGN FOR EXHAUST ELEMENT. *PE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR NOX SENSOR REPAIRS SHOULD INCLUDE SYSTEM UPDATES FOR CHASSIS OPERATING IN...
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CONDITIONS WHICH RESULT IN MOISTURE RELATED SENSOR FAILURES WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE PROTECTION EXHAUST DESIGN FOR REAR NOX SENSOR. *PE
PACCAR: WATER MAY SEEP BETWEEN THE WIRE INSULATION AND POTTING OF THE FUEL SENSOR.
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THERE MAY BE AN ERRATIC FALSE WARNING OF WATER IN FUEL. *RM
PACCAR: THERE ARE COOLING MODULES THAT MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER MOUNTING.
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PACCAR: THE FUEL SENSORS MIGHT NOT HAVE A SEALANT PLUG WHICH COULD LEAD TO WATER INTRUSION, CORROSSION, AND FALSE READINGS.
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Software & Calibration
3 bulletinsUpdate to existing Bulletin
Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.
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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
PACCAR: SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION.
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Lighting
3 bulletinsKENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS FAILED TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS FOR AIR VOLUME LIFT AXLE AND THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE AIR...
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VOLUME FOR WORTHWHILE IMPROVEMENT TO EXCEED GOVERNMENT FMVSS 121. MODEL T800, W900. *PE
PACCAR: THE SECONDARY FOG LAMPS WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE IN CAB SWITCH.
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PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEEDS TO HAVE PRODUCTION PARTS INSTALLED AND PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED.
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Transmission
3 bulletinsKENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE FAILS TO BE ON THE NAVPLUS DRIVER DISPLAY AND CERTAIN CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPROPRIATE FOR HIGHWAYS NEEDS TO BE DISABLED FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS. *PE
KENWORTH: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE EATON TRANSMISSIONS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HAVING WATER INTRUSION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ECU TO STOP WORKING.
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LOSS OF COMMUNICATION AND PRIMARY FUNCTION MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ECU'S FAILURE MODE. *PE
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR.
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Body & Paint
2 bulletinsInformation Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.
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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
KENWORTH: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF HOOD WHERE THERE ARE DAMAGED HOOD POCKETS.
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MODEL T800. *PE
Fuel System
2 bulletinsKENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM
Brakes
1 bulletinCertain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume...
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requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 Air Brake Systems. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedures are available.
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...
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A/C compressor.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinInformation Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...
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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
Suspension
1 bulletinPACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE.
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