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  Safety Recalls of Kenworth T600 Vehicles

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.

NHTSA Recall #: 12V407000; Aug. 20, 2012

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V203000; Mar. 24, 2011

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V634000; Dec. 13, 2010

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kenworth T600 Vehicles

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


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kenworth T600 Model Years

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