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#BS-2008-KENT60-52822008 Kenworth T600
Based on reports from 1 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 11 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control issues — failures commonly reported around 812K miles.
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Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control (1 reports).
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2008 Kenworth T600: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kenworth T600, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 812,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 812K-mile mark.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
STEERING:COLUMN
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRW TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN, THE TILT LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DISENGAGE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE STEERING COLUMN FROM LOCKING IN TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED USING TOO TIGHT OF A BEND RADIUS. THIS ROUTING METHOD COULD CAUSE THE WIRES WITHIN THE HARNESS PLUG TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS PLUG RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS TO THE TRAILER.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
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.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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