no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
2005 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Kenworth T600, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Kenworth T600 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes, air
1Engine and engine cooling
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, air | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2005 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
Suspension
Risk. A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT VEHICLE THROTTLE CONTROL AND BRAKING, THEREBY LEADING TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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
2005 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 service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
09V239000 RECALL REPAIR WAS MADE TO MY 2005 KENWORTH T600, BUT THE WELDING THAT WAS PERFORMED TO CONNECT THE SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HAVE FULLY CRACKED AND SEPERATED,MECHANICS AT KENWORTH DEALERSHIPS ARE NOT CERTIFIED WELDERS,THE CHICKEN !@#$%'. WELDING DOES NOT PENETRATE THE AXLE METAL.....…
2005 KENWORTH T600 LAST 8 OF VIN 099664 AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED/CRACKED IN HALF,BRAKE CHAMBER HANGING BY HOSES ONLY, DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE. *TR
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KENWORTH T600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCES INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND DECREASED PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY. HE THEN RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V239000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). HOWEVER HE HAS ALREADY PAID AN EXPENSE OF $2500.00 TO REPLACE VARIOUS BRAKING…
Own a 2005 T600?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.