Vehicle recall 06V447000 · November 24, 2006
Kenworth T600, T800 and 1 more model
On certain trucks equipped with a TRW tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with a TRW tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. This could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.
- Consequence
- Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. This unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. The recall began on December 22, 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 06KW2.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V447000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2006
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06KW2
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 443
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T600 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T800 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth W900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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