1989 KENWORTH T600A — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
The 1989 KENWORTH T600A has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, SUSPENSION:REAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A, potentially affecting up to 21,701 vehicles.
Recall 91V090000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 15,000 vehicles affected
Defect: SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS.
Consequence: THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION.
View full details →Recall 91V044000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,623 vehicles affected
Defect: REAR AXLE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.
View full details →Recall 89V019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,078 vehicles affected
Defect: ROUTING OF FUEL LINE COULD ALLOW IT TO CONTACT THE ELECTRICIAL CONNECTION ON THE STARTER SOLENOID.
Consequence: SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A TRUCK FIRE.
Remedy: REROUTE FUEL LINE AND SECURE AWAY FROM STARTER SOLENOID.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 KENWORTH T600A in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 KENWORTH T600A
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T600A
- 1985 KENWORTH T600A — 0 complaints
- 1986 KENWORTH T600A — 0 complaints
- 1987 KENWORTH T600A — 0 complaints
- 1988 KENWORTH T600A — 0 complaints
- 1989 KENWORTH T600A (current)
- 1990 KENWORTH T600A — 0 complaints
- 1991 KENWORTH T600A — 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 T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints