2013 Kenworth T600 recalls and problems

The 2013 Kenworth T600 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages.

How the 2013 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 T600 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
2complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
300,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Power Train

Aug 20, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V407000 · 535 vehicles

Problem: 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: 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 & notes

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.

Kenworth'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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Latches/locks/linkages1
Service Brakes1
Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2013 vs. other Kenworth T600 years

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032005: 4 complaints200542006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082013: 2 complaints20132

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Kenworth T600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Kenworth T600, the latest from Aug 20, 2012 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kenworth T600?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention latches/locks/linkages (1), service brakes (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.