2013 KENWORTH T600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KENWORTH T600
The 2013 KENWORTH T600 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 KENWORTH T600
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 KENWORTH T600, potentially affecting up to 535 vehicles.
Recall 12V407000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 535 vehicles affected
Defect: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence: Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Remedy: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KENWORTH T600
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KENWORTH T600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KENWORTH T600. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. EVEN USING THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DOOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KENWORTH T600. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. EVEN USING THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DOOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
DIFFICULT BRAKING WHEN RESTING RIGHT FOOT IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR BOARD DURING A SUDDEN STOP , MOVING FOOT FORWARD IT HITS TRIM THEN SIDEWAYS TO CONTACT BRAKE PEDAL IN MIDDLE UNABLE OBTAIN ENOUGH PRESSURE TO APPLY BRAKES DAMAGED A OVERHEAD DOOR IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING TWO COWORKERS ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 KENWORTH T600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KENWORTH T600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KENWORTH T600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KENWORTH T600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T600
- 2008 KENWORTH T600 — 1 complaint
- 2009 KENWORTH T600 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH T600 — 0 complaints
- 2011 KENWORTH T600 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH T600 (current)
- 2017 KENWORTH T600 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH T600 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints
- KENWORTH T660 — 10 total complaints