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1989 Kenworth T600A Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1989 Kenworth T600A, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaint to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1989 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. 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.

  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.

  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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1989 Kenworth T600A have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

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 1989 Kenworth T600A

How do I know if my 1989 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 1989 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 89V019000).

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.