2006 Kenworth T660
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Kenworth T660. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
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.
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.
- 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.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe IS caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. Models T660, T800, T700, and W900.
- 10044799Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp.
- 10040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts.
- 10040180Paccar: a software update IS causing the check engine light to come on.
- 10027666Kenworth chassis service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Clean gas induction (cgi) gasket campaign. Csc letter was received. Chassis models affected t2000, t660,t800 and W900. Model years 2005-08
- 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,
- 10026047Kenworth: clean power system high voltage repair. High voltage warning light on the voltmeter. T660s built and equipped with the kenworth clean power system since 05/25/07. Updated 9/29/09.
- 10025758Kenworth (paccar): the vertical tailpipe(s) diffuser turns. Affected: all t2000s, t660s, t800s and w900s chassis built from 04/25/08 to 02/11/08 with 2007 engines.
- 10025757Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Kenworth (paccar co): clean gas induction (cgi) flex pipe inspections. Chassis with caterpillar 2007 emissions compliant engines, C9, C13 or C15, should have the cgi flex pipe inspected for damage. Model years unknown. Updated 1/15/09. Model t2000, T660, T800 and W900; years 2005-2008. Updated 1/27/09. Csc letter was received. *8PE
- 10025307Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Oil fill support bracket campaign. An assembly process may have resulted in omitting an oil tube support bracket. Original publication 6/11/2008. Csc was received.
- 10024100Kenworth - high engine air intake temperature, engine de-rate and air intake boot on T660 w/ a [check engine] light with fault codes 155, 2346, 2347, 2451, or 2964.
- 10022829Collection of dpf and engine part/serial numbers comapaign.
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