1998 Kenworth T600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T600 years
- Not enough data 10th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Kenworth T600 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Kenworth T600 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
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:ignition:module
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk: Increased steering effort can occur.
Fix: Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
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.
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.
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 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 T600 | 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 1998 Kenworth T600?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Kenworth T600?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.