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1995 Kenworth T2000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1995 Kenworth T2000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other T2000 years?

T2000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted15 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 15 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 7 complaints2007: 15 complaints2008: 4 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints
T2000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1995 Kenworth T2000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

97V139000SuspensionAugust 20, 1997 · 13,200 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.

1995 Kenworth T2000 — common questions

Is the 1995 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1995 Kenworth T2000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Kenworth T2000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.