Consumer Complaint Detail

KENWORTH / T600 / 2005

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005109965 Incident Date: Jul, 06 2005
Consumer's City: LANCASTER Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: PACCAR Incorporated
Model Name: T600 Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1XKADB9X65R Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 24 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 30 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kenworth t600. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle overheated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle approximately 15 to 20 minutes later. the failure usually occurs when driving uphill. the dealer repaired the vehicle 6 or 7 times. the radiator, fan, and sensors were replaced. the contact had to pay the labor fees for each repair. the temperature warning lights illuminated. the current cost to repair the vehicle is $20,000. the dealer stated that both the head gasket and engine have failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the contact can provide an invoice. the # of cylinders, powertrain, and fuel system were unknown. the current mileage is 530,000 and failure mileage was 121,000.