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Kenworth T660 Engine problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Kenworth T660's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine recalls

Latest T660 engine complaints

2012 Kenworth T660Engine & cooling

Cummins engine has not come forward and announce on their is 15 liters that there are having rings and sleeves issues. Which cause the engine to burn oil failing our diesel particular filter which could cause a fire. The exist due a designee fault in the pistons of the engines. Rings are packing with soot and pushing rings open and allowing oil to burn in the engine . The extra then cause dpf cog fast making more regn. If the dpf can not clear it self it is a constant reng. This could leave to a fire. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10583777
2008 Kenworth T660Engine & coolingCrashFire

2008 Kenworth t660 with a caterpillar c-15 engine. Consumer states truck caught fire after accident *tgw the consumer stated a tanker truck suddenly stopped unexpectedly and the consumers husband hit the tankers bumper. Smoke and flames started pouring out from under the good of the tractor. The consumers husband grabbed the extinguisher, ran to the front of the trunk, but because of the smoke and flames, he was unable to open the hood. He discharged the fire extinguisher under the driver's side wheel well, but...

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the entire tractor was soon engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the flames and the tractor was towed to an impound yard. The insurance investigators could not determine the cause of the fire, due to the amount of fire damage to the engine. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10446473
2008 Kenworth T660Engine & coolingElectrical system

Cummins isx engine shut down twelve times since aug (7 month period) on hwy often requiring a tow updated 4/26/10 *cn it was finally determined the wiring harness that supplied power to the ecm was not connected properly from the factory. Over time, the connection became worse which caused the engine to shut down. Updated 06/04/10. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10317599

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