Kenworth T600A: Structure

Affects Kenworth T600A · 1985–1987 — about 248 vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLIES ATTACHED WITH FASTENERS THAT MAY FAIL. IF THE FASTENERS FAIL, THE SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT TO PERSONS STANDING ON THE STEP AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, OR, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE ASSEMBLY COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: TWO SUPPORT ANGLES AND ADDITIONAL FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational