2002 Kenworth T600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T600 years
- Not enough data 5th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Kenworth T600. That ranks 5th out of 21 T600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Kenworth T600 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. Owner notification began september 16, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Unknown or other
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
Risk: This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
Risk: This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Fix: Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Service brakes, air:controls:hand control/valve
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Risk: Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Fix: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
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.
2002 kenworth t600, westbound when unit 1 tire blew out which struck unit 2. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0468-91)*jb
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 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 T600 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 T600 | 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 2002 Kenworth T600?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kenworth T600?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.