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2008 Kenworth T600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Kenworth T600, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 11 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Kenworth T600 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2008 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.
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Power train: axle assembly
Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY.
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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.
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Suspension
Risk. A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Engine: diesel
Risk. A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
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Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
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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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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
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Power train: axle assembly
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.
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Service brakes, air
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.
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Steering: column
Risk. SHOULD THE LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGE, THE TILTING TRAVEL OF THE COLUMN WOULD BE UNRESTRICTED.
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
2008 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 2008 Kenworth T600, and the recalls they led to.
- Horton Fan Hub FailuresNo recall
- REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETSNo recall
- Driveshaft separates from tractorLed to recall 10V-634
In owners' words
What T600 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY TRUCKE HAD BEEN SHUT OFF AT 10:00-10:15PM AND THE FIRE STARTED SOMETIME BETWEEIN 2:00-2:1AM.WHEN I WOKE UP AND LOOKED OUT AT THE HOOD, 2 FOOT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIRE WALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MOTOR WAS SHUT OFF AND NOTHING ELSE WAS RUNNING. I BELIEVE THE…
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