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1997 KENWORTH T800

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 3 inspections • 9 recalls • 8 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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9 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (3 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
3
Carriers
2
Open recalls
9
Complaints
8

Vehicle identity

VIN
1NKDXBEX4VR751036
Model Year
1997
Make
KENWORTH
Model
T800
Manufacturer
KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
WMI
1NK

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
3406
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14.6 L
Horsepower
355
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Other

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
RENTON
Plant State
WASHINGTON
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (3)
Note
70,001-80,000 lbs.
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
Other Engine Info
horsepower: 355, 375, 435, 435/500, 455, 475/500, 475, 500, 550, 600, 625

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SCOTT CROSBY 1038635 Sep 27, 2023 Sep 27, 2023 2
LEWIS CONSTRUCTION LC 764366 Sep 23, 2024 Sep 23, 2024 1

Plates observed

WY · 11857 WY · 11C514

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1NKDXBEX0VR745539 1NKDXBEX0VR751499 1NKDXBEX1VR752757 1NKDXBEX2VR748894 1NKDXBEX2VR751035 1NKDXBEX6VR754682 1NKDXBEX7VJ746475 1NKDXBEX7VR748888

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
82748629 Sep 23, 2024 LEWIS CONSTRUCTION LC 5
79773776 Sep 27, 2023 SCOTT CROSBY 0
79773741 Sep 27, 2023 SCOTT CROSBY 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (9)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
03V245000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03V126000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
01V293002 WHEELS:HUB
01V142000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
01V051000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
99V128002 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
98V129000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
97V196003 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
97V139000 SUSPENSION:REAR

Complaints for this make/model/year (8)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
789074 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
789075 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
789076 STEERING
789077 TIRES
789079 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
789081 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
789083 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
789085 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Sep 27, 2023. Most recent inspection: Sep 23, 2024 by LEWIS CONSTRUCTION LC. 6 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Sep 23, 2024 LEWIS CONSTRUCTION LC 5
Sep 27, 2023 SCOTT CROSBY ← carrier change 0
Sep 27, 2023 SCOTT CROSBY 1

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Sep 27, 2023 and Sep 23, 2024 SCOTT CROSBY LEWIS CONSTRUCTION LC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 9 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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