Kenworth T600 1990
Model T600 made in 1990 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V066000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1990 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 997 | 08/01/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/18/1991 | 04/25/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine fan separation can cause death or injury to anyperson in the path of the fan. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace engine fan with fan from another manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine fan.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with flex-a-lite engine fans. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V043000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1989 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 77 | 07/10/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the abs solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. this modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the abs solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Rear axle trunion mounts stress crack. could cause separation of rear axles at speed and cause severe accident. | |||