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2011 KENWORTH T600

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 18 TSBs

11V203000 Mar 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 KENWORTH C500, T2000, T600, AND T660, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PETERBILT 387 AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN CAUSE ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 11E-006. CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION TUBE WITH A THICK WALL COMBUSTION TUBE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE HEAT TO BREAK THROUGH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FR... Read more
5,831 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 KENWORTH T600

18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015 Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
03-071 Dec 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB43-062 Sep 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
TIB43-062 Sep 27, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Information Only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
TIB-03-047 Jul 2, 2012
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
KENWORTH: DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE FAILED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION IN REPAIRS AND BEFORE COMPONENT IS REPLACED, DIAL FACE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND FAILURE VERIFIED. ALL KENWORTH MODELS WITH OHM DIAL OR OPEN CARD STYLE FUEL SENDERS. *
TIB-E-054 Jun 18, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KENWORTH: DUE TO LOSS OF POWER AND HIGH FAILURE RATE, THE VALVES WILL BE REPLACED IN THE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL. MODELS T600, T700, T800 AND W900. MODEL YEAR 2011. *PE
TIB-41-014 Aug 1, 2011
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PACCAR: THERE ARE COOLING MODULES THAT MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER MOUNTING. *RM
TIB-42-043 Aug 1, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. *RM
TIB-42-48 Jul 6, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR. *RM
TIB-13-32 Jun 17, 2011
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR: VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING REAR AXLE CAMSHAFT BRACES. *RM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH T600

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE10029 Opened: Aug 2, 2010 , Closed: Dec 23, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Driveshaft separates from tractor
SummaryOn July 13, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened an investigation on model year (MY) 2007-2009 Peterbilt tractors equipped with the (SPL170XL extended lube inter-axle driveline).ODI opened this investigation based on one Vehicle Owners Questionnaire (VOQ) and certain Peterb... Read more

KENWORTH T600 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T600 across all model years (1990, 2019).

114 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH T600 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2019 1 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2013 1 3 View
2011 (current) 1 0
2010 1 0 View
2009 5 0 View
2008 11 1 View
2007 14 1 View
2006 8 2 View
2005 8 5 View
2004 10 0 View
2003 5 3 View
2002 5 1 View
2001 7 0 View
2000 7 0 View
1999 9 2 View
1998 4 0 View
1997 4 2 View
1996 5 0 View
1995 1 0 View
1991 3 0 View
1990 2 1 View

Other KENWORTH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
T800 354 49 View
T880 330 12 View
T680 329 110 View
W900 291 42 View
T380 222 2 View
T480 181 0 View
W990 178 0 View
T660 165 10 View