2005 Kenworth T600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2005 Kenworth T600, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2005 Kenworth T600
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
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…
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…
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Suspension
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…
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation and become lodged in the u-joint of the steering driveline and steering gear.
Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles. Revised oil cap retention based on the engine model/configuration will be incorporated to prevent steering lock-up. The recall began during december 2007.…
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Trailer hitches
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.
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at…
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Steering
On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the…
Remedy: Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the…
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Suspension: rear
On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the c65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing process or a high induced stress during an extreme suspension articulation event.
Remedy: The inspection and repair of these vehicles will depend on the type of vehicle (tractor or truck) and the intended service application. This inspection and repair criteria will be forthcoming. The recall began on june…
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Suspension
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners.…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Kenworth T600 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 375,690 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“09v239000 recall repair was made to my 2005 kenworth t600, but the welding that was performed to connect the support brackets to the axle have fully cracked and seperated,mechanics at kenworth dealers”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2010 · Service brakes, air
“2005 kenworth t600 last 8 of VIN 099664 air brake chamber mounting bracket failed/cracked in half,brake chamber hanging by hoses only, driver side rear axle. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2009 · Service brakes, air
Compare Kenworth T600 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T600 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Kenworth T600 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 Kenworth T600 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Kenworth T600 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 Kenworth T600 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth T600 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Kenworth T600 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | 8 | 4 |
| 2006 Kenworth T600 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T600 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T600 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T600 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Kenworth T600
How do I know if my 2005 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V189000).
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
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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.