2013 Kenworth T600 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2013 Kenworth T600 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your T600?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2013 Kenworth T600 recalls

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 12V407Aug 20, 2012535 vehicles affected

Most common 2013 Kenworth T600 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

What owners report

2016-07-25, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KENWORTH T600. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. EVEN USING THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DOOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2012-11-29, Service Brakes
DIFFICULT BRAKING WHEN RESTING RIGHT FOOT IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR BOARD DURING A SUDDEN STOP , MOVING FOOT FORWARD IT HITS TRIM THEN SIDEWAYS TO CONTACT BRAKE PEDAL IN MIDDLE UNABLE OBTAIN ENOUGH PRESSURE TO APPLY BRAKES DAMAGED A OVERHEAD DOOR IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING TWO COWORKERS ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR

2013 Kenworth T600 questions

Does the 2013 Kenworth T600 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Kenworth T600: Power Train:Driveline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kenworth T600?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Structure (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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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