2013 Kenworth T600
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2013 Kenworth T600. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2013 Kenworth T600. Newest first.
Paccar 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fasteners 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.
Remedy
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Body › Door
TL* the contact owns a 2013 kenworth T600. While attempting to exit the vehicle, both the passenger and driver doors failed to open. Even using the key failed to open the doors. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism in the door failed and needed to be…
TL* the contact owns a 2013 kenworth T600. While attempting to exit the vehicle, both the passenger and driver doors failed to open. Even using the key failed to open the doors. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism in the door failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on the passenger side door. On several occasions, the contact had to climb through a window to exit the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. The vin was not available.
- Service brakes
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
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.
- 10218895Kenworth is providing guidance for PACCAR MX Engine Composite Oil Pan leak troubleshooting to avoid over-repairs and to provide warrantable repair guidance. Oil leaks, if not repaired, can lead to severe engine damage.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10185190Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.
- 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.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10169787Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10165583Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
Every Kenworth T600 model year
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