{"vehicle":{"id":"2003_kenworth_t600","year":2003,"make":"Kenworth","model":"T600"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2005069","date":"2005-03-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Heater And Defroster","summary":"On certain vehicles, burner tubes in the Webasto DBW 2010 Scholastic coolant heater may begin deteriorating at an accelerated rate and could fail.  Burner tube failure could result in an increase in exhaust gas temperature which could ignite combustible material in or around the vehicle.  Correction: Dealers will replace the burner tubes.","mfr_campaign":"05KW1","units":240,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2005069"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2004260","date":"2004-07-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, a potential chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.  The interference is only present with the combination of a Caterpillar C11/C13 engine and the optional Leece Neville brushless alternator which is longer than any other alternators installed by Kenworth.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provides the necessary clearance to all surrounding components.","mfr_campaign":"04KW3","units":18,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2004260"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"04V174000","date":"2004-04-12","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, \"TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT.\"  THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED DURING PRODUCTION INSTALLATION.","mfr_campaign":"04KW1","units":25,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":"2003-02-05","built_to":"2004-01-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/04V174000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003183","date":"2003-08-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the optional battery-mounted 50 amp and/or 60 amp circuit breaker had been wired incorrectly.  If enough accessories are being used simultaneously during operation of these vehicles, this error in wiring can cause the cab power and engine to shut down prematurely without warning and could result in loss of vehicle control.  Correction:  Dealer will correct the electrical wiring if defect is found.","mfr_campaign":"03KW7","units":8,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003183"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V285000","date":"2003-08-05","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"03KW7","units":117,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":"2002-07-01","built_to":"2003-07-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V285000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003163","date":"2003-07-02","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles, the grabhandles were mounted too high and may limit the ability to maintain 3-points of contact at all times.  This condition may cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.  Correction:  Dealer will relocate the handle to the proper height.","mfr_campaign":"03KW5","units":10,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003163"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V234000","date":"2003-07-01","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.","mfr_campaign":"03KW5","units":84,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":"2002-11-12","built_to":"2003-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V234000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003121","date":"2003-05-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly.  Weld failures could lead to the loss of the pin and the potential separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure without warning.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the bracket pins.","mfr_campaign":"03KW4, 403-C","units":41,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003121"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V168000","date":"2003-05-05","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"03KW4/403-C","units":483,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":"2001-07-18","built_to":"2003-05-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V168000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003034","date":"2003-02-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"On certain vehicles a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector is missing.  Kenworth chassis equipped with trailer connections are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connector with the light line because of the missing grommet, which causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.  The elimination of this grommet allowed water to enter the connection and begin corroding, which can cause a short and/or possible fire hazard.  Correction:  Dealer will install the missing grommet and if a connector is found defective, it will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"03KW1","units":1476,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003034"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V045000","date":"2003-02-13","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"03KW1","units":9890,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["T600"],"built_from":"2002-05-23","built_to":"2003-02-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V045000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}