Kenworth T600A recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 1991 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
1985: 1; 1986: 3; 1987: 3; 1988: 2; 1989: 3; 1990: 2; 1991: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
86V004000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 1986-12-07 (December 7, 1986) · Model years: 1985, 1986
THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.
Remedy: REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗86V051000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf
Reported: 1986-04-02 (April 2, 1986) · Model years: 1986
FRONT AXLE SPRINGS MAY CRACK IN THE SPRING EYE AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SPRING COULD BECOME DETACHED SEVERELY LIMITING VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE TOP SPRING LEAF.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V161000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1987-10-15 (October 15, 1987) · Model years: 1986, 1987
FASTENERS USED TO SUPPORT THE SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL.
Consequence: SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM TRUCK.
Remedy: INSTALL TWO SUPPORTING ANGLES TO PREVENT SKIRT ASSEMBLY SEPARATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V159000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Reported: 1987-10-08 (October 8, 1987) · Model years: 1987
THE THROTTLE LEVER IS NOT UNDER SUFFICIENT TENSION.
Consequence: TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.
Remedy: RELOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR AND/OR THE SPRING ANCHOR WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V099000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Reported: 1988-06-24 (June 24, 1988) · Model years: 1987, 1988
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SENSORS MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO THROTTLE PEDAL STOP BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED OF ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF STEEL.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE ALUMINUM THROTTLE PEDAL STOPS WITH A STEEL VERSION, ALSO, REPLACE THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER IF IT HAS BEEN OVERLOADED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V019000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1989-01-07 (January 7, 1989) · Model years: 1988, 1989
ROUTING OF FUEL LINE COULD ALLOW IT TO CONTACT THE ELECTRICIAL CONNECTION ON THE STARTER SOLENOID.
Consequence: SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A TRUCK FIRE.
Remedy: REROUTE FUEL LINE AND SECURE AWAY FROM STARTER SOLENOID.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V044000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1991-03-14 (March 14, 1991) · Model years: 1989, 1990
REAR AXLE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V090000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Reported: 1991-06-10 (June 10, 1991) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991
SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS.
Consequence: THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION.
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