2005 Kenworth T600 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 Kenworth T600. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 30, 2009Safety2004–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2009 Kenworth T600, 2004–2009 Kenworth T660 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
09V239000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 24, 2008Crash risk2004–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2009 Kenworth T600, 2004–2009 Kenworth T660 and 2 other models — Suspension
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR PARTS OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY (BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT, BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET, BRAKE CHAMBER, BRAKE SPIDER) TO DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE PART OR PARTS WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
08V485000 · 130 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jun 28, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Kenworth T2000, 2005–2007 Kenworth T600, 2005–2007 Kenworth T800 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
07V279000 · 29K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jun 26, 2007Crash risk2005–2008 Kenworth T2000, 2005–2008 Kenworth T600, 2005–2008 Kenworth T660 and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
07V269000 · 10K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 22, 2005Fire risk2004–2006 Kenworth C500, 2004–2006 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2006 Kenworth T600 and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
05V570000 · 31K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 29, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Kenworth T600, 2005–2006 Kenworth T800, 2005–2006 Peterbilt 378 and 2 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BENDIX ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM USES MULTIPLE SENSORS AND AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO CONTROL VEHICLE UNDER STEER, OVER-STEER, AND ROLLOVER SITUATIONS. THE SYSTEM RELIES ON VEHICLE SENSORS TO BE FUNCTIONING AND ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT, THEREBY PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION TO THE BENDIX ECU.
05V543000 · 241 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2005 Kenworth C500, 2005 Kenworth T2000, 2005 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
05V237000 · 850 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Kenworth C500, 2004–2005 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2005 Kenworth T600 and 6 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V189000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED