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.
1986 Kenworth T600a problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1986 Kenworth T600a — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1986 compare to other T600a years?
Does the 1986 Kenworth T600a have recalls?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.
Remedy
REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.
Defect
FRONT AXLE SPRINGS MAY CRACK IN THE SPRING EYE AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SPRING COULD BECOME DETACHED SEVERELY LIMITING VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE TOP SPRING LEAF.
1986 Kenworth T600a — common questions
Is the 1986 Kenworth T600a reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1986 Kenworth T600a have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1986 Kenworth T600a. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.