Does the 1996 Kenworth T600 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Kenworth T600 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kenworth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Kenworth T600?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Kenworth T600 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Kenworth T600. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1996 Kenworth T600 recalls, newest first

February 20, 2001NHTSA 01V051000209 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 1998NHTSA 98V1290009,500 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: 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.
Consequence: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 24, 1997NHTSA 97V196003470 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell FF980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 20, 1997NHTSA 97V13900013,200 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Consequence: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 3, 1996NHTSA 96V056000617 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch

Summary: The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
Consequence: This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Kenworth T600 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1996 Kenworth T600 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Kenworth T600 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kenworth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Kenworth T600?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.