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1986 Kenworth T600A Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1986 Kenworth T600A. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1986 Kenworth T600A

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 Kenworth T600A. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Kenworth T600A model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T600A model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1986 Kenworth T600A

How do I know if my 1986 Kenworth T600A 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Kenworth T600A; 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 86V004000).

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.