How many recalls does the 1987 Kenworth T600a have?

The 1987 Kenworth T600a has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Kenworth T600a has an open recall?

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1987 Kenworth T600a Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Kenworth T600a has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,349 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 88V099000 1988-06-24 283 affected

Defect

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SENSORS MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO THROTTLE PEDAL STOP BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED OF ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF STEEL.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE ALUMINUM THROTTLE PEDAL STOPS WITH A STEEL VERSION, ALSO, REPLACE THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER IF IT HAS BEEN OVERLOADED.

STRUCTURE 87V161000 1987-10-15 1,400 affected

Defect

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 87V159000 1987-10-08 666 affected

Defect

THE THROTTLE LEVER IS NOT UNDER SUFFICIENT TENSION.

Consequence

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.

Remedy

RELOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR AND/OR THE SPRING ANCHOR WILL BE REPLACED.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Kenworth T600a as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.