1997 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T600, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls4Free fix at dealers Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Kenworth T600 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

1Steering

1Suspension

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Steering	1	0
Suspension	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1997 Kenworth T600 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 01V-051 · Feb 20, 2001 · 209 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 98V-129 · Jun 11, 1998 · 9,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Front: hub

Recall 97V-196 · Nov 24, 1997 · 470 vehicles

Risk. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 97V-139 · Aug 20, 1997 · 13,200 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other T600 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the T600 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What T600 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER SAID THAT HE WAS IN A REST AREA, AND THE NEXT DAY NOTICED OIL/ MELTED HUB CAP, AND LEFT STEERING AXLE. HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SEND HIM TO THE NEAR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED.*AK THE WORN SPINDLE CAUSED THE BEARINGS ON THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT FRONT STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE…
Complaint 870956 · Sep 19, 2000

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