2007 Kenworth T600: recalls and complaints

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• 11V20300024 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V63400013 Dec 2010Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 09V23900030 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
• 08V48500024 Sep 2008Suspension
• 08V48700023 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V19000025 Apr 2008Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 08V17600017 Apr 2008Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V27900028 Jun 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
• 07V26900026 Jun 2007Trailer Hitches
• 07V15300010 Apr 2007Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
• 07V13200022 Mar 2007Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 07V0730002 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air
• 06V44700024 Nov 2006Steering / Column

1. 11V203000Received 24 Mar 2011. 5,831 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. Due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 11KWB & 0311-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2011.

2. 10V634000Received 13 Dec 2010. 12,873 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number K-10KWL P-1201F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2011.

3. 09V239000Received 30 Jun 2009. 3,423 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2009.

4. 08V485000Received 24 Sep 2008. 130 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2009.

5. 08V487000Received 23 Sep 2008. 4,883 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWD 908G.

6. 08V190000Received 25 Apr 2008. 3,573 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs II trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. Certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. Partial support of the cable connection may allow the molded boot and electrical ground pin to partially or completely pull away from the 7-way socket. Partial or complete detachment of the cable connection can cause reduced water resistance and potential loss of electrical ground. There is also a possibility the trailer lights may fail to illuminate without the operator's knowledge.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs II molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. The recall began on may may 30, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2008.

7. 08V176000Received 17 Apr 2008. 172 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. If the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. This condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2008.

8. 07V279000Received 28 Jun 2007. 28,968 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the cap becomes dodged in this area, it may result in difficulty steering the vehicle or cause complete steering lock-up increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Dec 2007.

9. 07V269000Received 26 Jun 2007. 9,571 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 507E & 07KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2007.

10. 07V153000Received 10 Apr 2007. 306 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW5 & 307D.

11. 07V132000Received 22 Mar 2007. 245 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2007.

12. 07V073000Received 2 Mar 2007. 1,377 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. This routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2007. Owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2007.

13. 06V447000Received 24 Nov 2006. 443 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. This could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. This unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. The recall began on december 22, 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 06KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

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Deaths in the complaints

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Date of the newest complaint

23 Aug 2012

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19902
2. 19913
3. 19951
4. 19965
5. 19974
6. 19984
7. 19999
8. 20007
9. 20017
10. 20025
11. 20035
12. 200410
13. 20058
14. 20068
15. 200713
16. 200811
17. 20095
18. 20101
19. 20111
20. 20131
21. 20171
22. 20181
23. 20191

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Kenworth T600?

71,795 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T600 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 53 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T600, model years 1990 to 2019. 13 of them name the 2007 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Kenworth T600 name most often?

Tires: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Kenworth T600 open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.