1983 KENWORTH W900B

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

86V003000 Dec 7, 1986
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ... Read more
Remedy
REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.
90 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 KENWORTH W900B

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
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 W900B - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH W900B across all model years (1982, 2025).

25 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH W900B - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 0 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 1 0 View
2022 1 0 View
2021 1 0 View
1997 0 1 View
1996 0 1 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 3 0 View
1990 3 0 View
1989 2 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 2 0 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 (current) 1 0
1982 1 0 View

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