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2000 Kenworth T2000 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2000 Kenworth T2000: Quick Overview

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2000 Kenworth T2000 Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2000
Make Kenworth
Model T2000
Trim -
Style -
Type Truck
Category Heavy Truck
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City CHILLICOTHE
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Engine & Performance
Engine 12.0-L L-6 Diesel
Engine Size 12L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission -
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Drivetrain 6x4
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Steering Type -
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2000 Kenworth T2000 Prices and Market Value

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2000 Kenworth T2000 Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Diesel
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2000 Kenworth T2000 Recalls & Defects

Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly
Recall date 2002-07-15
Recall no. 02v037003
Source NHTSA
Summary Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With TRW TIE ROD Ends ON Certain Arvinmeritor and Dana Axles. Peterbilt Will Recall 1,434 Vehicles Equipped With Arvinmeritor Axles Manufactured From December 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, and From July 22 TO September 30, 2000. Kenworth Will Recall 859 Vehicles Equipped With Arvinmeritor Vehicles Manufactured From December 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, and From July 27, 2000, TO September 30, 2000 and Kennworth Will Recall AN Additional 4,151 Vehicles Equipped With Dana Axles and Manufactured From June 23 TO December 6, 1999, and From MAY 23 TO September 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD and Drag Link Ball Stud Ends Contain Bearings That ARE Below THE Specified Case Depth And/Or Hardness.
Consequence This CAN Lead TO Premature Wear With Possible Separation OF THE Ball Stud From THE Socket, Increasing THE Risk OF Loss OF Control OF THE Vehicle.
Remedy Dealers Will Remove and Replace All Affected TIE Rods and Drag Links With Different Designed Ends. Owner Notification Began July 15, 2002. 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 1-940-591-4201 or Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly
Recall date 2001-08-28
Recall no. 01v140006
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With TRW TIE ROD Ends ON Certain Meritor Axles. THE TIE ROD and Drag Link Ball Stud Ends Contain Bearings That ARE Below THE Specified Case Depth And/Or Hardness.
Consequence This CAN Lead TO Premature Wear With Possible Separation OF THE Ball Stud From THE Socket, Increasing THE Risk OF Loss OF Control OF THE Vehicle.
Remedy Dealers Will Remove and Replace All Affected TIE Rods and Drag Links With Different Designed Ends. Owner Notification Began October 24, 2001. 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 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Recall date 2001-02-20
Recall no. 01v051000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Vehicles Equipped With 54" Rear Axle Spacing Configuration OF THE Airglide 200 Suspension With THE Service Application Identified AS Logger, Dump Truck, or Tanker. THE Rear Suspension IS Regularly Subjected TO Extreme Articulation, Resulting IN Flexing OF THE Joint.
Consequence Failure OF THE Lower Sway ARM Attaching Bolts Could Result IN Loss OF Vehicle Control.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace THE Lower Sway ARM Brackets. Owner Notification Began March 27, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Recall date 2000-02-01
Recall no. 00v026000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Brake Valves Manufactured BY Honeywell Bendix. THE Orientation and Location OF THE Brake Valve IS Such That Water CAN GET Into THE Valve Through A Vent IN THE Valve. THE Water Will Contaminate THE AIR System and Could Freeze THE Brake Valve.
Consequence IF Frozen, THE Operator Will NOT BE Able TO Modulate THE Brake Forces With THE Brake Pedal.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect THE AIR Brake System and Modifications Will BE Made TO THE Brake Valve.
Notes Owner Notification Began February 29, 2000.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 At1-206-828-5000. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Recall date 2000-05-05
Recall no. 00v131001
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Eaton Autoshift GEN II Transmission Assemblies. DUE TO A Software Problem IN THE Transmission Assemblies, THE Transmission Will Select THE Wrong Gear.
Consequence IF AN Inappropriate Gear IS Selected Without THE Driver's Knowledge, THE Vehicle Will React Differently Than Expected, Possibly Resulting IN Injury or Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace THE Autoshift Transmissions. Eaton Performed THE Campaign FOR THE Kenworth Portion. However Peterbilt Will BE Conducting Their OWN Campaign.
Notes 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 Paccar AT 1-940-591-4000. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:hub
Recall date 2003-04-01
Recall no. 03v125000
Source NHTSA
Summary ON Certain Trucks Equipped With Truck HUB Units Manufactured BY SKF Exclusively FOR USE ON Arvinmeritor's Ff98x Series Non-Drive Steer Axles, THE HUB Unit Bearings CAN Wear Prematurely.
Consequence Seizure OF THE Bearings CAN Cause Wheel Separation or Wheel END Fire.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace All Front Axle Hubs. Notification Began July 16, 2003. THE Manufacturer HAS Advised US That Parts Will NOT BE Available Until September 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy With A Reasonable Time Should Contact Peterbilt AT 940-591-4201 or Kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes Kenworth Recall NO. 03kw2 and Peterbilt Recall NO. 303-A.customers CAN Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 Kenworth T2000 Warranty

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2000 Kenworth T2000 Insurance

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Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma