There have been 52 safety recalls for the Kenworth T600. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth T600.
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Kenworth T400, 2013 Kenworth T600, 2013 Kenworth T700, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t400, t600, t700, t800, and w900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2011 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2009 Kenworth T600, 2010 Kenworth T600, 2011 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through September 17, 2010.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2007 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2007 Kenworth W900, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2007 Peterbilt 357, 2008 Peterbilt 357, 2007 Peterbilt 378, 2008 Peterbilt 378, 2007 Peterbilt 379, 2008 Peterbilt 379, 2007 Peterbilt 385, 2008 Peterbilt 385, 2007 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2007 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2007 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2007 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from February 2, 2006 through April 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20, 2012 | Power Train:driveline | 535 |
| Mar. 24, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,831 |
| Dec. 13, 2010 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 12,873 |
| Jun. 30, 2009 | Air Brake | 3,423 |
| Sep. 24, 2008 | Suspension | 130 |
| Sep. 23, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 4,883 |
| Jul. 14, 2008 | Suspension | 1,189 |
| Apr. 25, 2008 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 3,573 |
| Apr. 17, 2008 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 172 |
| Jan. 8, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,794 |
| Jun. 28, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 28,968 |
| Jun. 26, 2007 | Trailer Hitche | 9,571 |
| Apr. 10, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 306 |
| Mar. 22, 2007 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 245 |
| Mar. 2, 2007 | Air Brake | 1,377 |
| Nov. 30, 2006 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 86 |
| Nov. 24, 2006 | Steering:column | 443 |
| Dec. 22, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 30,995 |
| Nov. 29, 2005 | Steering | 241 |
| May. 19, 2005 | Suspension:rear | 850 |
| Apr. 28, 2005 | Suspension | 1,026 |
| Dec. 10, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,322 |
| Nov. 2, 2004 | Structure | 2,851 |
| Sep. 13, 2004 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 203 |
| Jul. 21, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 15 |
| Jul. 15, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 92 |
| Apr. 12, 2004 | Electrical System:wiring | 25 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 117 |
| Jul. 1, 2003 | Unknown Or Other | 84 |
| May. 5, 2003 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 483 |
| Apr. 1, 2003 | Suspension:front:hub | 154 |
| Feb. 13, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 9,890 |
| Sep. 10, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:hand Control | 3,158 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,513 |
| Feb. 4, 2002 | Electrical System:wiring | 44 |
| Oct. 25, 2001 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 237 |
| Sep. 26, 2001 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 2,670 |
| Aug. 28, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,294 |
| Mar. 1, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,392 |
| Feb. 20, 2001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 209 |
| Feb. 5, 2001 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1,992 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 3,260 |
| May. 5, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 490 |
| Nov. 1, 1999 | Power Train:driveline | 2,607 |
| Jul. 9, 1999 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 272 |
| Jun. 11, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 9,500 |
| Nov. 24, 1997 | Suspension:front:hub | 470 |
| Aug. 20, 1997 | Suspension:rear | 13,200 |
| Apr. 3, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 617 |
| Apr. 18, 1991 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 997 |
| Mar. 14, 1991 | Air Brake | 77 |
| Jan. 6, 1991 | Steering:linkages | 412 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T600 | 1 |
| 2011 Kenworth T600 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T600 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T600 | 5 |
| 2008 Kenworth T600 | 11 |
| 2007 Kenworth T600 | 13 |
| 2006 Kenworth T600 | 8 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | 8 |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | 10 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | 5 |
| 2002 Kenworth T600 | 5 |
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | 7 |
| 2000 Kenworth T600 | 7 |
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | 9 |
| 1998 Kenworth T600 | 4 |
| 1997 Kenworth T600 | 4 |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | 5 |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | 1 |
| 1991 Kenworth T600 | 3 |
| 1990 Kenworth T600 | 2 |