Vehicle recall 87V161000 · October 15, 1987
1986-1987 Kenworth T600A
Fasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail.
- Consequence
- Side skirt assembly may separate from truck.
- Remedy
- Install two supporting angles to prevent skirt assembly separation.
- Notes
- System: side skirt assemblyvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with false sheet metal and/or a batterybox under the cab.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 1987
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 5, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T600A (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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