Kenworth T600 2000

Model T600 made in 2000 by Kenworth got 7 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
01V021000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/13/1999 to 01/09/2001V (Vehicle)199202/26/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/05/200102/07/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. the main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. this condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.
Consequence SummaryIf a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. owner notification began february 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
02V033000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/15/2001 to 12/13/2001V (Vehicle)4402/25/2002MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/04/200202/07/2002
Defect SummaryOn some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (afl) power distribution boxes (pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.
Consequence SummaryInsufficient torque can lead to (1) electrical arcing of the wires inside of the pd box, or (2) an interrupted power supply to the vehicle's electrical system, either of which can lead to a loss of vehicle electrical power and possibly vehicle control without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. owner notification began february 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00V131001PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1999 to 04/20/2000V (Vehicle)49006/02/2000MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED05/05/200005/10/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Consequence SummaryIf an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the autoshift transmissions. eaton performed the campaign for the kenworth portion. however peterbilt will be conducting their own campaign.
NotesOwners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-940-591-4000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140006PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/24/2000 to 07/26/2000V (Vehicle)229410/24/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/28/200110/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence SummaryThis can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
02V037003PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/11/1999 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)451307/15/2002MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/15/200209/12/2002
Defect SummaryHeavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence SummaryThis can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
01V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001V (Vehicle)20903/27/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54 rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V125000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 09/02/1998 to 12/06/2001V (Vehicle)15407/16/2003ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED04/01/200304/15/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence SummarySeizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all front axle hubs. notification began july 16, 2003. the manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 03kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 303-a.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe01/27/2009
SUSPENSION
TIB162210/27/2000618692Technical information bulletin regarding low mileage failure of ag100 sway bar and aluminum torque rod bushings. *tt04/20/2001