1997 Kenworth T800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Kenworth T800 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (3 reports).

9Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Kenworth T800 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 03V245Jul 9, 200318 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 03V126Mar 31, 200345 vehicles affected

Wheels:Hub

Recall 01V293002Nov 8, 200114 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 01V142Apr 24, 200114 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 01V051Feb 20, 2001209 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 99V128002May 27, 199913 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Recall 98V129Jun 11, 19989,500 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 97V196003Nov 24, 1997470 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 97V139Aug 20, 199713,200 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Kenworth T800 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Steering1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2010-05-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
I WORK FOR [XXX]. THEY ARE MAKING ME DRIVE THE TRUCK UNSAFE WITHOUT HAVING ANY MAINTENANCE DONE TO THE TRUCK AND RUNNING OVER THE HOURS FROM 12-20 HOURS A DAY. IF THEY I DON'T TAKE THE LOADS THEY TELL ME TO TAKE OR I AM FIRED AND I CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

1997 Kenworth T800 questions

Does the 1997 Kenworth T800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 1997 Kenworth T800: Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Air; Wheels:Hub; Equipment:Other:Labels; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth T800?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Kenworth T800 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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