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Kenworth T600A Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 7 model years of the Kenworth T600A (1985–1991). The most-complained-about year is 1989.

8
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
1986
year with most recalls
1989
year with most complaints

Pick your Kenworth T600A model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Kenworth T600A10
1990 Kenworth T600A20
1989 Kenworth T600A31
1988 Kenworth T600A20
1987 Kenworth T600A30
1986 Kenworth T600A30
1985 Kenworth T600A10

What Kenworth T600A owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 1989 model year has the most, with 1.

All Kenworth T600A recalls (8)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Kenworth T600A, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 91V090000 Reported 15,000 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.

    Remedy: Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 91V044000 Reported 5,623 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.

    Remedy: Replace the stabilizer bar.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 89V019000 Reported 1,078 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.

    Remedy: Reroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  4. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 88V099000 Reported 283 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.

    Remedy: Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

  5. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 87V161000 Reported 1,400 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Fasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail.

    Remedy: Install two supporting angles to prevent skirt assembly separation.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  6. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V159000 Reported 666 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.

    Remedy: Relocate throttle return spring anchor and/or the spring anchor will be replaced.

    Model years: 1987

  7. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V004000 Reported 5,000 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    The circuit breakers may fail and allow the circuit to overheat. Consequence of defect: a fire could occur as a result of the circuit breaker failure.

    Remedy: Remove circuit breakers and replace with fuses.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

  8. Leaf (suspension)

    NHTSA 86V051000 Reported 73 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Front axle springs may crack in the spring eye area. Consequence of defect: spring could become detached severely limiting vehicle control which may lead to an accident.

    Remedy: Replace top spring leaf.

    Model years: 1986

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.