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2003 Kenworth T2000 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Kenworth T2000. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Kenworth T2000 recalls, newest first

August 19, 2004NHTSA 04V410000311 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.
Consequence
A crack in the bracket may lead to premature failure of the bracket causing the step to fail without warning, when an individual steps on it, causing a fall.
Remedy
Dealers will change the battery box support bracket and step support bracket. The recall began on September 24, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 20, 2003NHTSA 03V4100001,187 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Consequence
If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began January 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 2003NHTSA 03V23400084 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
Consequence
This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began July 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 2003NHTSA 03V168000483 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 13, 2003NHTSA 03V0450009,890 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary
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.
Consequence
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Kenworth T2000 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling1
  2. Exterior lighting › Turn signal1

Other Kenworth T2000 years

Other 2003 Kenworth models

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  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2003 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, steering, unknown or other, trailer hitches, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Kenworth T2000 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kenworth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Kenworth T2000?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.