2013 Kenworth T600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline 2012-08-20 · campaign 12V407000 · 535 vehicles
Defect: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Risk: Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Fix: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-08-03 · E296 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kenworth is providing guidance for paccar mx engine composite oil pan leak troubleshooting to avoid over-repairs and to provide warrantable repair guidance. oil leaks, if not repaired, can lead to severe engine damage.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2021-02-10 · 02-160 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only â windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Power Train 2020-12-18 · 26-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fix-as-fail - prior versions of eaton endurant transmission software may be prone to setting linear clutch actuator (lca) fault codes leading to possible lca hardware replacement.
Electrical System 2020-06-08 · 32-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Equipment 2020-03-17 · 32-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-07-25 · Structure:body:door · 300,000 mi“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 …”
2012-11-29 · Service Brakes · 10,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.