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VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261 — 2003 Kenworth T2000

Recorded with Thomas Produce Company · USDOT 1227272

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XKTDB9X43J386261
Model year2003
MakeKenworth
ModelT2000
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateFL Z48CUE (Florida)
Last inspected2026-04-20

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-04-201XKTDB9X43J386261FL Z48CUETHOMAS PRODUCE COMPANY · USDOT 1227272

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Thomas Produce Company Active

USDOT
1227272
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Boca Raton, FL
Power units
12
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XKTDB9X43J386261
Year/Make
2003 Kenworth
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

1XKTDB9X43J386261 is a 2003 Kenworth T2000 operated by Thomas Produce Company (USDOT 1227272). License plate on its inspection records: FL Z48CUE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2003 Kenworth T2000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKTDB9X43J386261. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-20). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-20) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Thomas Produce Company (USDOT 1227272) on 2026-04-20 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2003 Kenworth T2000 platform. The most recent, 04V410000, concerns on certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT2000
Model Year2003
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHILLICOTHE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.6
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by THOMAS PRODUCE COMPANY (DOT 1227272)Last seen 2026-04-20
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Florida · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate FL Z48CUE
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Thomas Produce Company
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
04V410000

Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK.

Risk: A CRACK IN THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET CAUSING THE STEP TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL STEPS ON IT, CAUSING A FALL.

Fix: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BATTERY BOX SUPPORT BRACKET AND STEP SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261 decode to?
VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261 decodes to a 2003 Kenworth T2000 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-04-20), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2003 Kenworth T2000 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1XKTDB9X43J386261?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: FL Z48CUE (Florida).

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