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1997 Kenworth T600 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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1997 Kenworth T600: Quick Overview

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1997 Kenworth T600 Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1997
Make Kenworth
Model T600
Trim -
Style -
Type Truck
Category Special Purpose Vehicle Class 8 Tractor
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City CHILLICOTHE
Dimensions
Doors -
Curb Weight -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 57000 pounds
Overall Height -
Overall Length -
Overall Width -
Wheelbase Length -
Standard Seating -
Engine & Performance
Engine 14.6-L L-6 Diesel
Engine Size 14.6L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission -
Transmission Type -
Transmission Speeds -
Drivetrain 6x4
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System -
Steering Type -
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) -
Invoice Price -
Delivery Charges -

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1997 Kenworth T600 Prices and Market Value

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1997 Kenworth T600 Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity -
City Mileage -
Highway Mileage -

1997 Kenworth T600 Recalls & Defects

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Recall date 2001-02-20
Recall no. 01v051000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Vehicles Equipped With 54" Rear Axle Spacing Configuration OF THE Airglide 200 Suspension With THE Service Application Identified AS Logger, Dump Truck, or Tanker. THE Rear Suspension IS Regularly Subjected TO Extreme Articulation, Resulting IN Flexing OF THE Joint.
Consequence Failure OF THE Lower Sway ARM Attaching Bolts Could Result IN Loss OF Vehicle Control.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace THE Lower Sway ARM Brackets. Owner Notification Began March 27, 2001. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:rear
Recall date 1997-08-20
Recall no. 97v139000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Kenworth Airglide 200 Rear Suspension. DUE TO Materials Used IN THE Sway BAR Arms and Studs AS Well AS THE Stud Plating Material, Stress Corrosion Cracking and Bending Fatigue CAN Occur IN THE Rear Suspension Sway BAR Arms and Studs Causing THE Stud TO Fail Prematurely.
Consequence This Could Cause A Loss OF Steering Control Increasing THE Risk OF A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Replace THE ARM Assembly Manufactured From A Different Material. NEW Studs Will BE Installed With Different Threads and Different Finish.
Notes Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin September 8, 1997. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kenworth AT 1-206-828-5418. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Recall date 1998-06-11
Recall no. 98v129000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Caterpillar 3406e Engines. THE Routing OF THE Electrical and Fuel Lines CAN Cause Chaffing OF THE Wiring Harness ON THE Fuel Line.
Consequence This Chaffing CAN Cause Fuel Leakage and A Potential FOR A Fire IN THE Engine Compartment.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect, Adjust, and Repair, IF Necessary, THE Fuel Line and Electrical Harness.
Notes Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin During July 1998.owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kenworth AT 1-206-828-5418.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:hub
Recall date 1997-11-24
Recall no. 97v196003
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Design Level 1, Rockwell Ff980 Series Front Axle. THE Front Axle HUB Flange CAN Develop Cracks DUE TO High Stress Levels.
Consequence Cracks IN A HUB Flange CAN Result IN A Wheel Separation.
Remedy Dealers Will Remove and Replace THE Front Hubs With AN Improved Design Level 2 Hub.
Notes Owner Notification Began December 17, 1997. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Paccar AT 1-425-468-7356.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.

1997 Kenworth T600 Warranty

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Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
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Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired

1997 Kenworth T600 Insurance

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