2008 Kenworth T600 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Kenworth T600 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

11Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Kenworth T600 recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V203Mar 24, 20115,831 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 10V634Dec 13, 201012,873 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 09V239Jun 30, 20093,423 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 08V485Sep 24, 2008130 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 08V487Sep 23, 20084,883 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 08V002Jan 8, 20082,794 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 07V269Jun 26, 20079,571 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Recall 07V153Apr 10, 2007306 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 07V132Mar 22, 2007245 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 07V073Mar 2, 20071,377 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 06V447Nov 24, 2006443 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Kenworth T600 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2015-10-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
MY TRUCKE HAD BEEN SHUT OFF AT 10:00-10:15PM AND THE FIRE STARTED SOMETIME BETWEEIN 2:00-2:1AM.WHEN I WOKE UP AND LOOKED OUT AT THE HOOD, 2 FOOT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIRE WALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MOTOR WAS SHUT OFF AND NOTHING ELSE WAS RUNNING. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE REGEN. MOTOR WAS A 550 CATERPILLAR IN A 2008 KW STUDIO SLEEPER MA 10/19/2015 UPDATED 4/27/18*JB *TR

2008 Kenworth T600 questions

Does the 2008 Kenworth T600 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2008 Kenworth T600: Engine And Engine Cooling; Power Train:Axle Assembly; Service Brakes, Air; Suspension; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kenworth T600?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Kenworth T600 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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