Kenworth T600 2013

Model T600 made in 2013 by Kenworth got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
12V407000PACCAR INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)535MFRPACCAR Incorporated08/20/201208/20/2012
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t400, t600, t700, t800, and w900 vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2012, through august 10, 2012. cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence SummaryFasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. the separated component could also become a road hazard.
Corrective SummaryPaccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth's recall number is 12kwf. owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
11/28/2012100001
 Difficult braking when resting right foot in middle of floor board during a sudden stop , moving foot forward it hits trim then sideways to contact brake pedal in middle unable obtain enough pressure to apply brakes damaged a overhead door it's my understanding two coworkers also experienced similar problems. *tr
11/28/201210000
 Difficult braking when resting right foot in middle of floor board during a sudden stop , moving foot foward it hits trim then sideways to contact brake pedal in middle unable obtain enough pressure to apply brakes damaged a overhead door it's my understanding two coworkers also experienced similar problems