1978 KENWORTH W900
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
79V179000 Aug 1, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS BELOW THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALER WILL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK WITH A LARGER TANK OR ADD A SECOND TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
79V059000 Feb 23, 1979
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PIPED. IF THE PARKING BRAKE PIPING IS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, THERE IS NO WAY TO SET THE TRACTOR PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BACK OFF WHILE THE TRAILER AIR SUPPLY IS BEING CHARGED, C... Read more
Remedy
TRAILER AIR SUPPLY WILL BE MOVED FROM THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE TRACTOR PARKING VALVE TO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE COMBINATION PARKING VALVE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 KENWORTH W900
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
TIB-E011
Dec 15, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM
TIB-E-009
Dec 2, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
KENWORTH W900 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH W900 across all model years (1975, 2025).
258
Total Recalls
42
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KENWORTH W900 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 20 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 17 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 12 | View |
| 1999 | 10 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |