Kenworth T700

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    THE LEAKING OF ENGINE OIL ONTO HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND , CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH AND DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    A PARTIALLY COUPLED FIFTH WHEEL MAY RESULT IN A TRAILER UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATING FROM THE TRACTOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    FAILURE OF THE SAFETY LATCH FEATURE MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE WHILE OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS

    If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    AS THIS INTERFERENCE GETS LARGER, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • Kenworth T700date unknown
    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.