Kenworth T600 1991

Model T600 made in 1991 by Kenworth got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and steering.

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
91V066000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1990 to 09/01/1990V (Vehicle)99708/01/1991MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/18/199104/25/1991
Defect SummaryThe engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine.
Consequence SummaryEngine fan separation can cause death or injury to anyperson in the path of the fan.
Corrective SummaryReplace engine fan with fan from another manufacturer.
NotesSystem: engine fan.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with flex-a-lite engine fans.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
91V043000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/1989 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)7707/10/1991MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/14/199103/21/1991571121
Defect SummaryAir 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 SummaryThe mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.
Corrective SummaryRemove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the abs solenoid.
NotesSystem: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system.
STEERING - LINKAGES
91V021000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1990 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)41203/29/1991MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/06/199102/21/1991
Defect SummaryPitman arm pinch bolts may have been inadequately torqued.
Consequence SummaryThis could allow pitman arm to slip on the steering gearoutput shaft resulting in loss of control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryRetorque pinch bolts and reset as necessary.
NotesSystem: pitman arm pinch bolt.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.