2011 Kenworth T660Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Kenworth T660, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-145 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Kenworth T660 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
Service brakes10

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

13 recalls

2011 Kenworth T660 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.

24%repaired · 2026 Q2

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 24V-145 · Feb 23, 2024 · 936 vehicles · 225 repaired

Risk. Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 20V-199 · Apr 6, 2020 · 460,515 vehicles · 125,765 repaired

Risk. If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2016 Q4

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

Recall 15V-458 · Jul 22, 2015 · 12,551 vehicles · 9,824 repaired

Risk. If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2016 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 15V-271 · May 8, 2015 · 104,807 vehicles · 63,231 repaired

Risk. As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: software

Recall 11V-380 · Jul 21, 2011 · 211 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 11V-157 · Mar 7, 2011 · 280 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO FRACTURE, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 11V-127 · Feb 23, 2011 · 4,664 vehicles

Risk. THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 10V-654 · Dec 22, 2010 · 1,510 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE SAFETY LATCH FEATURE MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE WHILE OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 10V-601 · Nov 24, 2010 · 97 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY LEAD TO AN OWNER OVERLOADING THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Disc: caliper

Recall 10V-535 · Oct 27, 2010 · 417 vehicles

Risk. AS THIS INTERFERENCE GETS LARGER, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 10V-453 · Oct 1, 2010 · 384 vehicles

Risk. THE LEAKING OF ENGINE OIL ONTO HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 10V-452 · Sep 29, 2010 · 3,040 vehicles

Risk. POWER LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING MAY REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE TO OTHER DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE.

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

2011 vs. every other T660 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 T660 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What T660 owners report

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

DURING PRE-TRIP INSPECTION, SERVICE BRAKE CHECK FAILED, TOOK TO LONG TO BUILD UP AIR PRESSURE, ULTIMATELY, THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT REGISTER ANY AIR PRESSURE BY GAUGE OR PHYSICALLY.[XXXX], [XXXX] *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Complaint 10545083 · Sep 24, 2013 · 373,000 miles

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