CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Kenworth T800 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
2004 Kenworth T800 recalls
Most common 2004 Kenworth T800 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
2004 KENWORTH T800, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. UNIT 1 STATED SHE SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE GLOVE BOX AREA. UNIT 1 STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UNIT 1 BECAME ENGULFED AND WAS PUT OUT BY WATER TRUCK IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0277-90)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KENWORTH T800B TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR WAS IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT, CAMPAIGN 04V580000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 240,000.
SUDDEN FULL UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION BROUGHT ON BY A REAR END COLLISION WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. DUMP TRUCK WITH ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION TOWER BUTTONS WERE UNRESPONSIVE AND TRUCK WAS ESTIMATED BY WITNESS TO JUMP TO ALMOST IMMEDIATE 60 PLUS. DID NOT STOP UNTIL KEY WAS REMOVED. VIRGINIA DOT INSPECTION APPROX. 2 HOURS LATER FOUND NO PROBLEM AND TRUCK RESPONDED NORMALLY(EXCEPT FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE) AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. THERE WAS A SUDDEN SURGE IN THE ENGINE FOR APPROX. 2-3 SECONDS AFTER I WAS REAR ENDED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. *NM
2004 Kenworth T800 questions
Does the 2004 Kenworth T800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2004 Kenworth T800: Service Brakes, Air; Suspension; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kenworth T800?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.