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2007 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Kenworth T600, most often about the tires. It is covered by 13 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls13Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Kenworth T600 has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

13 recalls

2007 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

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 10V-634 · Dec 13, 2010 · 12,873 vehicles

Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

Show 9 more recalls
–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 08V-190 · Apr 25, 2008 · 3,573 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, OTHER MOTORISTS MAY NOT BE WARNED OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER MOVEMENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 08V-176 · Apr 17, 2008 · 172 vehicles

Risk. THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE OPERATOR'S KNOWLEDGE, CAUSING THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 07V-279 · Jun 28, 2007 · 28,968 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 07V-269 · Jun 26, 2007 · 9,571 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 07V-153 · Apr 10, 2007 · 306 vehicles

Risk. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 07V-132 · Mar 22, 2007 · 245 vehicles

Risk. IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 07V-073 · Mar 2, 2007 · 1,377 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD POWER BE LOST, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD NOT PROVIDE POWER TO THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ON THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 06V-447 · Nov 24, 2006 · 443 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGE, THE TILTING TRAVEL OF THE COLUMN WOULD BE UNRESTRICTED.

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

2007 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Kenworth T600, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Horton Fan Hub FailuresEA09008 · closed Aug 27, 2010
    No recall
  2. REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETSPE09013 · closed Jul 6, 2009
    No recall
  3. Driveshaft separates from tractorPE10029 · closed Dec 23, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-634
In owners' words

What T600 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KENTWORTH T600 WITH GOODYEAR SUPER SINGLE TIRES, LINE SIZE 445/50R/22.5 AND THE DOT NUMBER GSWR39965. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10472014 · Aug 23, 2012 · 90,000 miles

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