TSB: KENWORTH T800, T800B, W900 (1994–2015)

Bulletin TIB-13-040 — February 27, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDTIB-13-040
ManufacturerKENWORTH
ModelsT800, T800B, W900
Model Years1994–2015
Date IssuedFebruary 27, 2015
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 10, 2015
ComponentSUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Vehicles Affected51 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KENWORTH T800 2015 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2015 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2014 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2014 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2013 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2013 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2012 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2012 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2011 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2011 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2010 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2010 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2009 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2009 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2008 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2008 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2007 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2007 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2006 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2006 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2005 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2005 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2004 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2004 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2003 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2003 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2002 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2002 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2001 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2001 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 2000 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800B 2000 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 2000 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1999 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1999 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1998 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1998 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1997 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1997 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1996 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800B 1996 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1996 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1995 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1995 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH T800 1994 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH W900 1994 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized KENWORTH dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (TIB-13-040) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.