1997 Kenworth T600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T600 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Kenworth T600. That ranks 2nd out of 21 T600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Kenworth T600 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Kenworth T600 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Risk: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Risk: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Risk: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Risk: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer said that he was in a rest area, and the next day noticed oil/ melted hub cap, and left steering axle. He contacted the dealership, and they send him to the near dealership to have it fixed.*ak the worn spindle caused the bearings on the left front and right front steering to become loose…
French ellison 97v139/97kw2. Dealer does not have the parts. His reply to owner: first come first serve. **ak
Other Kenworth T600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 T600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T600 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 T600 | 1 | 11 |
| 2007 T600 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 T600 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 T600 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 T600 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 T600 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 T600 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 T600 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 T600 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 T600 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 T600 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth T600?
Owners most often report steering, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kenworth T600?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Kenworth T600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T600 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.