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1994 KENWORTH W900

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 6 TSBs

01V142000 Apr 24, 2001
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "... Read more
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more
14 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION1
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1994
TRW PART; END OF DRAG LINK SEPARATED HAVING PLAY.TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 KENWORTH W900

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL2
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE1
TIB-13-040 Feb 27, 2015
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS FAILED TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS FOR AIR VOLUME LIFT AXLE AND THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE AIR VOLUME FOR WORTHWHILE IMPROVEMENT TO EXCEED GOVERNMENT FMVSS 121. MODEL T800, W900. *PE SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTT
TIB-E-055 Jul 9, 2012
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE
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
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE

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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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
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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 (current) 1 1
1991 1 0 View
1983 1 1 View
1982 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
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T880 330 12 View
T680 329 110 View
T380 222 2 View
T480 181 0 View
W990 178 0 View
T660 165 10 View
T440 143 1 View