no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE NEUTRAL START FEATURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO DISABLE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO START IN GEAR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
2003 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Kenworth T600, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Kenworth T600 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Service brakes, air
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2003 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
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
no report yet
Unknown or other
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
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
2003 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
'90'91'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What T600 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KENWORTH T600. WHILE DRIVING 60MPH IN LIGHT RAIN, SNOW AND HEAVY WIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE STRONG WIND PUSHED THE VEHICLE OVER ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE, BEGIN SLIDING DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACTS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEELS AND WAS CUT BY BROKEN…
Own a 2003 T600?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.