2016 Kenworth T660 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Kenworth T660 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2016 Kenworth T660 recalls

ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk

Recall 20V199Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehicles affected

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.

Warning Lights May Not Alert Driver to Engine Failure

Recall 18V555Aug 22, 201811,429 vehicles affected

Some trucks may have been built with engine wiring that lacks the circuits for the check engine light and stop engine light.

ABS Warning Light May Not Show Loss of Anti-Lock Braking

Recall 18V368Jun 1, 201885,626 vehicles affected

On certain trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power without the dashboard ABS warning light coming on.

Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering

Recall 17V593Sep 22, 201717,737 vehicles affected

A castellated nut on the steer axle may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen on certain 2016 Kenworth trucks equipped with specific Spicer steer axles.

Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V597Sep 24, 2015354 vehicles affected

The engine control module (ECM) in certain heavy trucks built in mid-2015 may short circuit.

Brake Air Lines May Be Reversed, Risking Loss of Braking

Recall 15V457Jul 22, 2015334 vehicles affected

Some 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks built between February 16 and March 9, 2015 may have the primary and secondary service brake air lines connected in reverse at the SR-7 spring brake valve.

Hazard lights may stop flashing after braking

Recall 15V458Jul 22, 201512,551 vehicles affected

On certain Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680 and T880 trucks, the daytime running lights do not switch off when the hazard warning lights are on.

Loose Rear Wheels Could Separate and Cause a Crash

Recall 15V272May 11, 201549 vehicles affected

Some 2016 Kenworth heavy trucks built between February 1, 2015 and April 20, 2015 may have rear wheels that were not properly torqued during assembly.

Alternator cable can chafe and cause a fire

Recall 15V270May 8, 20151,494 vehicles affected

The alternator charge cable on these trucks may rub against a metal freon discharge line.

Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire

Recall 15V271May 8, 2015104,807 vehicles affected

Water can leak into the windshield wiper motor on certain heavy trucks built between November 2010 and April 2015.

2016 Kenworth T660 questions

Does the 2016 Kenworth T660 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2016 Kenworth T660: ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Warning Lights May Not Alert Driver to Engine Failure; ABS Warning Light May Not Show Loss of Anti-Lock Braking; Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering; Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Kenworth T660 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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