1978 KENWORTH W900A
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
82V075000 Jul 26, 1982
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Defect Description
THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE... Read more
Remedy
THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 KENWORTH W900A
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 W900A - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH W900A across all model years (1975, 1981).
7
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths