Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kenworth t600. While attempting to exit the vehicle, both the passenger and driver doors failed to open. Even using the key failed to open the doors. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism in the door failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on the passenger side door. On several occasions, the contact had to climb through a window to exit the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2013 Kenworth T600 problems
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- Brakes1
- Locks1
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Recalls 1
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
- Risk
- Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 12V407000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Kenworth T600 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
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- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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What 2013 Kenworth T600 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Difficult braking when resting right foot in middle of floor board during a sudden stop , moving foot forward it hits trim then sideways to contact brake pedal in middle unable obtain enough pressure to apply brakes damaged a overhead door it's my understanding two coworkers also experienced similar problems.
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Questions about the 2013 Kenworth T600
Is the 2013 Kenworth T600 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Kenworth T600, 2.0 times a typical T600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kenworth T600?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Kenworth T600 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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