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2004 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Kenworth T600. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls10Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kenworth T600 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

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

10 recalls

2004 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

Service brakes, air

Recall 09V-239 · Jun 30, 2009 · 3,423 vehicles

Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-570 · Dec 22, 2005 · 30,995 vehicles

Risk. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-580 · Dec 10, 2004 · 4,322 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 04V-533 · Nov 2, 2004 · 2,851 vehicles

Risk. IF THE HUCK BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IN AN EXTREME LOADING CONDITION (SUCH AS FRONTAL AND/OR SIDE IMPACT OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER SITUATION), THE CAB…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: universal joint

Recall 04V-449 · Sep 13, 2004 · 203 vehicles

Risk. IF THE U-JOINTS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, A PORTION OF THE DRIVELINE COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 04V-360 · Jul 21, 2004 · 15 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR ARC SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 04V-356 · Jul 15, 2004 · 92 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TIRE IS OPERATED IN AN UNDER-INFLATED CONDITION, THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE COMPROMISED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-174 · Apr 12, 2004 · 25 vehicles

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.

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

2004 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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  • Caution
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