Kenworth - Not Best Truck

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  1. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    We got a 2019 KW T680 from a leasing company about 1 1/2 years ago . So far these are the issues we’ve encountered :

    Truck DEF system caught fire rolling down the highway .
    Shock absorbers in the front have come loose. 2x’s .
    UJoints have come loose.
    Alignment has had to be done twice .
    AC has gone out 3x’s .
    Truck has an issue with power , 7k loads are even a struggle . 42k is pathetically painful .
    Dash lights have gone out .. but come back on ...
    Steering arm had to be replaced.
    Coolant leaks .
    Air leak on the secondary line.

    I wouldn’t recommend KW . If this is what they call a good truck , then Frieghtliner is the equivalent of a Rolls Royce .
     
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  3. TheLoadOut

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    Sometimes you just get a lemon.png
     
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    TheLoadOut Road Train Member

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    Sorry to hear it, it can happen with any brand. I do love KW though.
     
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  6. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    Next truck is a freightliner . I was thinking a Petercar , but they have issues also .
     
  7. bad-luck

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    Did it have a Paccar engine?
     
  8. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    No .. Cummins ISX .
     
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    We had 3 2017s new from Whiteford South Bend , they were all Turds..
     
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    First, I know it doesn't mean much, but I am sorry that your having all the trouble. I know it can be extremely frustrating . But personally always though Kenworths were ok. Some of the issues are describing are on the engine side. Maybe why the leasing company got out if it
     
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  11. Whiteline64

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    No , it’s currently still owned by the leasing company , I am still paying it off . KW just sucks like all truck repair shops , I called around , from 5 days to 1 week just to get it into a shop . Unreal . As if an O/O can just sit around for a week or more .
     
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