1989 KENWORTH T600A
3 recalls, 1 complaints
91V090000 Jun 10, 1991
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
91V044000 Mar 14, 1991
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
REAR AXLE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.
89V019000 Jan 7, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Jan 18, 1996
PURCHASE TWO DUNLAP TIRES FOR THE TRUCK AND ON TWO OCCASIONS TIRES BLEW OUT . TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH T600A
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91102
Opened: Jul 21, 1991 , Closed: Nov 22, 1991
WNDSHLD DFRSTER DUCT SEPAR
There is no summary currently available
KENWORTH T600A - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T600A across all model years (1985, 1991).
15
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths