- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Kenworth T600 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Kenworth T600 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2003 for the fuses and circuit breakers. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T600 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Kenworth T600 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Kenworth T600 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
- The risk
- This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
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1 complaints about the 2002 Kenworth T600
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2002 Kenworth t600, westbound when unit 1 tire blew out which struck unit 2. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0468-91)*jb
Kenworth T600: every year compared
All T600 years2002 Kenworth T600 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kenworth T600 | 1 | 5 | C | |
| 2002 Kenworth T2000 | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 4 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Kenworth T600
Does the 2002 Kenworth T600 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 Kenworth T600: fuses and circuit breakers (August 2003); unknown or other (July 2003); fifth wheel assembly (May 2003); exterior lighting (February 2003) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kenworth T600?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Kenworth T600 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 22, 2010 and the latest on September 22, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Kenworth T600 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Kenworth T600 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Kenworth T600 years have the most complaints?
2005 (4), 1997 (2), 2003 (2). See every Kenworth T600 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Kenworth T600 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data