1998 Kenworth T600
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Kenworth T600. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 Kenworth T600. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. the engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will update these engines with software changes. caterpillar IS conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10027646Kenworth 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,
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