Kenworth T600 2002
Model T600 made in 2002 by Kenworth got 4 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 2002
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V285000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/01/2002 to 07/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 117 | 09/16/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/05/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. owner notification began september 16, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 03kw7.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V045000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/23/2002 to 02/14/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 9890 | 03/14/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/13/2003 | 02/13/2003 | 571 | 121 & 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. if a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. owner notification is began on march 14, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 03kw1. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - HAND CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V241001 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/11/2002 to 10/16/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3158 | 10/18/2002 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/10/2002 | 09/12/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. the delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. owner notification began october 18, 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 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, 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 11/12/2002 to 04/30/2003 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/10/2010 | |||
| 2002 kenworth t600, westbound when unit 1 tire blew out which struck unit 2. *bf | |||