Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Kenworth T800, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system3
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2006 Kenworth T800 failed the safety check 1.20% of the time — 49% less often than the average 2006 passenger car (2.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 250,589 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
12 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 Kenworth T800.
| 2009314 29 Oct 2009 | Brakes Certain vehicles may suffer cracking of various brake assembly components (i.e. brake cam tube mounting flanges, brake air chamber bracket, brake air chamber, b… |
| 2009247 19 Aug 2009 | Engine On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An … |
| 2008358 1 Oct 2008 | Suspension Certain vehicle configuration which includes an AG400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires may develop an increase in lateral and ve… |
| 2008349 24 Sept 2008 | Other On certain trucks, the inadequate stiffness of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) bracket could result in the separation of the DPF from the chassis, which co… |
| 2008072 29 Feb 2008 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster may develop a fatigue crack and fail. This would render the slack adjuster inoperative, and reduce braking effectivenes… |
| 2007209 21 Jun 2007 | Other On certain trucks, the removable front tow hitch assembly may fail. This could result in personal injury or property damage if the assembly failed during the u… |
| 2007204 20 Jun 2007 | Engine On certain trucks equipped with Caterpillar C11, C13 and C15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper installation. The cap… |
| 2007112 10 Apr 2007 | Powertrain On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, conne… |
| 2007092 21 Mar 2007 | Brakes Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. In designing a Primaax suspension into certain models, engineers relocate… |
| 2005402 22 Dec 2005 | Engine On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aft… |
| 2005372 24 Nov 2005 | Other On certain vehicles, the steering shaft sensor of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) may be misaligned, giving incorrect vehicle information to the Electron… |
| 2005158 20 May 2005 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the rear suspension sway bar could fail causing the rear axle to come loose. As a result, the driver may experience a loss of vehicle cont… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR PARTS OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY (BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT, BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET, BRAKE CHAMBER, BRAKE SPIDER) TO DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE PART OR PARTS WITHIN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2005-2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT MODELS 357 AND 379 TRACTOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF A FATIGUE CRACK RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING RODS WHICH TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE PISTON TO THE CRANKSHAFT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAN RESULT IN SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN. A PISTON PIN SEIZURE CAN RESULT IN A MISSION-DISABLING ENGINE FAILURE.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING, PARTS, OR TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED WERE EITHER NOT INSTALLED, CONNECTED, OR PROGRAMMED PROPERLY.
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SINGLE VALVE SYSTEM.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN RA529 KING PIN RELEASE AIR VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH THE INTERNAL SPOOL INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THIS RESULTS IN THE AIR OPTION OF THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM BEING INOPERABLE. TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION, THE VEHICLE'S AIR LINES WERE REVERSED RATHER THAN REPLACING THE VALVE.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD END CASTINGS MAY BE BRITTLE. A BRITTLE ROD END CASTING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLES' REAR AXLES TO BECOME MISALIGNED.
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BENDIX ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM USES MULTIPLE SENSORS AND AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO CONTROL VEHICLE UNDER STEER, OVER-STEER, AND ROLLOVER SITUATIONS. THE SYSTEM RELIES ON VEHICLE SENSORS TO BE FUNCTIONING AND ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT, THEREBY PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION TO THE BENDIX ECU.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Kenworth told its dealers about the 2006 Kenworth T800: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10188550 | Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter. |
| 10177021 | Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. |
| 10173212 | Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles. |
| 10173205 | Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. |
| 10170199 | This SKU is a Climate Control Module. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect alignment pins and knobs. The alignment pins may be weak which cause them to break and knob material may be weak which could cause them to break. Breaking of the alignment pins or knob could prevent adjustment of the climate control system. |
| 10168703 | Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. |
| 10056911 | KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS FAILED TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS FOR AIR VOLUME LIFT AXLE AND THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE AIR VOLUME FOR WORTHWHILE IMPROVEMENT TO EXCEED GOVERNMENT FMVSS 121. MODEL T800, W900. *PE |
| 10045240 | KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE |
| 10044799 | KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE |
| 10040181 | PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM |
| 10040180 | PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM |
| 10040036 | PACCAR INC: FIRE TRUCK SEAT HEIGHT SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *RM |
| 10032567 | KENWORTH TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. METTON HOOD REPAIR CAMPAIGN. HOOD REINFORCEMENT CHANNEL CRACKING DUE TO UNIQUE, HARSH SERVICE CONDITIONS. NOTE: CODE 02107 IS NOT AN INSTRUCTION FOR DEALERS TO INITIATE INSPECTIONS OR UNDERTAKE REPAIRS, UNLESS THERE IS A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. OPEN CAMPAIGN CODE 02107 IN SIR SIMPLY ESTABLISHES ELIGIBILITY FOR WARRANTY. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE |
| 10030406 | KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. C15 UPPER WATER PIPE REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. RADIATOR CORE MAY CRACK AROUND WATER INLET PORT. T800 WITH WIDE HOOD CONFIGURATION AND C15 ENGINES, BUILT 8/18/06-9/10/08. RADIATOR INLET PORT MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH LOADS AT INLET PIPE AND UPPER WATER HOSE, RESULTING IN A CRACK AT RADIATOR CORE. A SHORTER UPPER WATER PIPE, LONGER UPPER WATER HOSE AND SECOND PIPE BRACKET WILL REDUCE THESE LOADS. *PE |
| 10028346 | KENWORTH TRUCKS: PX-8 AND CUMMINS ISL ENGINE CALIBRATION CAMPAIGN C0844. UPGRADE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR PACCAR PX 8 AND CUMMINS ISL ENGINES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY. *PE |
| 10028327 | KENWORTH TRUCK: AIR INTAKE FOR PRE-2007 ISM ENGINE IN T800 SHORT HOOD CHASSIS. PREMATURE ENGINE WEAR DUE TO DIRT INGESTION INVOLVING THE 2002-07 T800 SHORT HOOD (SH) MODEL WITH CUMMINS ISM ENGINE. *PE |
| 10027666 | KENWORTH CHASSIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) GASKET CAMPAIGN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. CHASSIS MODELS AFFECTED T2000, T660,T800 AND W900. MODEL YEARS 2005-08 *PE |
| 10027664 | KENWORTH TRUCKS: THE INLET PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR ISX ENGINES. THE KENWORTH AIR INLET PIPE TO THE ISX TURBO MAY BECOME DETACHED. CHASSIS AFFECTED T2000, T800, AND W900. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10027646 | KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE |
| 10025758 | KENWORTH (PACCAR): THE VERTICAL TAILPIPE(S) DIFFUSER TURNS. AFFECTED: ALL T2000S, T660S, T800S AND W900S CHASSIS BUILT FROM 04/25/08 TO 02/11/08 WITH 2007 ENGINES. *PE |
| 10025757 | KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. KENWORTH (PACCAR CO): CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) FLEX PIPE INSPECTIONS. CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES, C9, C13 OR C15, SHOULD HAVE THE CGI FLEX PIPE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 1/15/09. MODEL T2000, T660, T800 AND W900; YEARS 2005-2008. *PE UPDATED 1/27/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *8PE |
| 10025307 | KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. OIL FILL SUPPORT BRACKET CAMPAIGN. AN ASSEMBLY PROCESS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN OMITTING AN OIL TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET. ORIGINAL PUBLICATION 6/11/2008. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE |
| 10022829 | COLLECTION OF DPF AND ENGINE PART/SERIAL NUMBERS COMAPAIGN. *KB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS
TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation