2004 Kenworth K100 recalls and problems

The 2004 Kenworth K100 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2004 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 10, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V580000 · 4,322 vehicles

Problem: On certain trucks, the power feed harness P92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER FEED HARNESS P92-1993 TERMINALS WERE NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED.

Risk: This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD LEAD TO INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began January 13, 2005. Owners should contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Paccar/Kenworth recall no. 04KW8.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2004 vs. other Kenworth K100 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Kenworth K100 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Kenworth K100, the latest from Dec 10, 2004 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kenworth K100?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.