Rear axle trunion mounts stress crack. Could cause separation of rear axles at speed and cause severe accident.
The worst 1990 Kenworth T600 problems
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- Body1
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- Body1
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- The engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine.
- Risk
- Engine fan separation can cause death or injury to anyperson in the path of the fan.
- Remedy
- Replace engine fan with fan from another manufacturer.
Recall number 91V066000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the ABS solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. This modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test.
- Risk
- The mistimed brake and ABS system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.
- Remedy
- Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the ABS solenoid.
Recall number 91V043000 · Recall details
What 1990 Kenworth T600 owners say
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Is the 1990 Kenworth T600 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Kenworth T600, close to a typical T600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Kenworth T600?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1990 Kenworth T600 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
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