Skip to content
AnyRecalls

2009 Kenworth T2000 recalls

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

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

For the 2009 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.

Has your Kenworth been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Kenworth T2000 recalls, newest first

March 24, 2011NHTSA 11V2030005,831 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth C500, T2000, T600, and T660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through September 17, 2010. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on C15 engines.
Consequence
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11E-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. Due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of April 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late July 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 2011NHTSA 11V1270004,664 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth T2000, T660, T700, T800, and W900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 2010NHTSA 10V3080009,697 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with TRW steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by TRW. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 21, 2009NHTSA 09V415000914 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Kenworth is recalling model year 2009 through 2010 T2000, T800, T660 and W900 trucks manufactured between November 12, 2008 and September 30, 2009. The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the suspension leaf spring on certain AG400L rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to become loose, which may cause vibration in the rear suspension.
Consequence
If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the rear axle may shift relative to the rear suspension leaf spring, which can result in loss of control and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the axle u-bolts for visible defects, including bent and/or smashed threads and re-torque the axle u-bolts to factory specifications. The recall began on November 4, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 8, 2009NHTSA 09V2580002,096 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with TRW steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 30, 2009NHTSA 09V2390003,423 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 and T660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an AG400 or AG460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
Consequence
Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before July 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 18, 2009NHTSA 09V22700013 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Kenworth is recalling 13 my 2009 T2000 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." air tube expander fitting used between the air tube inlet and dash air gauges for the trailer does not meet the burst pressure requirements.
Consequence
This can result in brake hose rupture, air pressure loss, and compromised vehicle braking which could result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the expander fitting which is related to 1,200 PSI. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 3, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 16, 2009NHTSA 09V0190001,098 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 T800, W900, my 2008-2009 T2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with C15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Consequence
This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 24, 2008NHTSA 08V485000130 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 and T660 kenworth trucks built with an AG400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Consequence
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 2008NHTSA 08V4870004,883 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
Consequence
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the DPF on the roadway.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08E041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 14, 2008NHTSA 08V3140001,189 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 T2000, T600, T660, T800 and W900 trucks. The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain AG380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.
Consequence
The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 2008NHTSA 08V1280001,043 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Summary
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth C500, T2000,T660, T800 and W900 trucks equipped with bendix MV-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
Consequence
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bendix MV-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 Kenworth T2000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kenworth T2000 years

Other 2009 Kenworth models

Most recalled 2009 vehicles

  1. 2009 Blue Bird All American (33 recalls)
  2. 2009 Blue Bird Vision (28 recalls)
  3. 2009 Ford E-350 (27 recalls)
  4. 2009 Freightliner Cascadia (24 recalls)
  5. 2009 Spartan Gladiator (23 recalls)
All of 2009’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2009 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?
12 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other, steering, power train, service brakes, air, suspension. 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 2009 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 2009 Kenworth T2000?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.