There have been 8 safety recalls for the Kenworth T600a. 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 T600a.
This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Kenworth C500, 1990 Kenworth C500, 1991 Kenworth C500, 1989 Kenworth T400, 1990 Kenworth T400, 1991 Kenworth T400, 1989 Kenworth T450, 1990 Kenworth T450, 1991 Kenworth T450, 1989 Kenworth T600a, 1990 Kenworth T600a, 1991 Kenworth T600a, 1989 Kenworth T800, 1990 Kenworth T800, 1991 Kenworth T800, 1989 Kenworth W900b, 1990 Kenworth W900b, 1991 Kenworth W900b |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Kenworth K100e, 1990 Kenworth K100e, 1989 Kenworth T400, 1990 Kenworth T400, 1989 Kenworth T450, 1990 Kenworth T450, 1989 Kenworth T600a, 1990 Kenworth T600a, 1989 Kenworth T800, 1990 Kenworth T800, 1989 Kenworth W900b, 1990 Kenworth W900b |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Such contact could result in a truck fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Kenworth T600a, 1989 Kenworth T600a, 1988 Kenworth T800, 1989 Kenworth T800 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Kenworth T600a, 1988 Kenworth T600a, 1987 Kenworth T800, 1988 Kenworth T800, 1987 Kenworth W900b, 1988 Kenworth W900b |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Side skirt assembly may separate from truck.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Kenworth T600a, 1987 Kenworth T600a |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall Summary: Fasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 10, 1991 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 15,000 |
| Mar. 14, 1991 | Suspension:rear | 5,623 |
| Jan. 7, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,078 |
| Jun. 24, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 283 |
| Oct. 15, 1987 | Structure:frame And Members | 1,400 |
| Oct. 8, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 666 |
| Dec. 7, 1986 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 5,000 |
| Apr. 2, 1986 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf | 73 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1991 Kenworth T600a | 1 |
| 1990 Kenworth T600a | 2 |
| 1989 Kenworth T600a | 3 |
| 1988 Kenworth T600a | 2 |
| 1987 Kenworth T600a | 3 |
| 1986 Kenworth T600a | 3 |
| 1985 Kenworth T600a | 1 |