NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Kenworth T600

The 2013 Kenworth T600 has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2013 Kenworth T600. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

NHTSA #12V407000

Reported August 20, 2012 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Defect description

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.

Safety consequence

Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.

Free manufacturer remedy

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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