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2002 Kenworth T600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2002 Kenworth T600, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2002 Kenworth T600

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V285000 Reported 117 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. Owner notification began september 16, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

  2. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 03V234000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at…

  3. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 03V168000 Reported 483 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an…

  4. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 03V045000 Reported 9,890 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. Owners who take their…

  5. Hand control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V241001 Reported 3,158 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.

    Remedy: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Kenworth T600 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.

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What owners are reporting

“2002 kenworth t600, westbound when unit 1 tire blew out which struck unit 2. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0468-91)*jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2010 · Tires

Compare Kenworth T600 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T600 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Kenworth T60021
1991 Kenworth T60030
1995 Kenworth T60010
1996 Kenworth T60050
1997 Kenworth T60042
1998 Kenworth T60040
1999 Kenworth T60091
2000 Kenworth T60070
2001 Kenworth T60070
2002 Kenworth T60051
2003 Kenworth T60052
2004 Kenworth T600100
2005 Kenworth T60084
2006 Kenworth T60081
2007 Kenworth T600131
2008 Kenworth T600111
2009 Kenworth T60050
2010 Kenworth T60010
2011 Kenworth T60010
2013 Kenworth T60012
2017 Kenworth T60010
2018 Kenworth T60010
2019 Kenworth T60010

Checking a specific 2002 Kenworth T600

How do I know if my 2002 Kenworth T600 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2002 Kenworth T600; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V241001).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kenworth models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.