Kenworth T600 2001
Model T600 made in 2001 by Kenworth got 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.
Model 2001
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 | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
01V021000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/13/1999 to 01/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1992 | 02/26/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/05/2001 | 02/07/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
01V335000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/26/2001 to 10/10/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 237 | 11/26/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/25/2001 | 10/31/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began november 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V051000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 03/27/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/20/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
03V125000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/02/1998 to 12/06/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 154 | 07/16/2003 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/01/2003 | 04/15/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth 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). | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
03V168000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/18/2001 to 05/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 483 | 06/18/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/05/2003 | 05/15/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 403-c/kenworth recall no. 03kw4.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
03V234000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/24/2001 to 03/24/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 07/29/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/01/2003 | 07/03/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. owner notification began july 29, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kenworth recall no. 03kw5.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
01V305000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/05/2001 to 06/04/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2670 | 11/07/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/26/2001 | 10/01/2001 | 571 | 103 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems. the mode door in an hvac system can become inoperable. the mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the hvac system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the hvac cab mode housing assembly if necessary. owner notification began november 7, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth 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, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth 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, *pe | 01/27/2009 |