KENWORTH W900 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Paccar Incorporated
NHTSA Campaign: 23V717000 SAFETY RECALL
3.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2023
Safety Issue:

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

Potential Risk:
An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KENWORTH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 23KWK
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2023
Paccar Incorporated
NHTSA Campaign: 21V080000 SAFETY RECALL
132 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Safety Issue:

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Potential Risk:
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KENWORTH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 21KWA / 21PBB
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Paccar Incorporated
NHTSA Campaign: 20V506000 SAFETY RECALL
1.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Safety Issue:

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Potential Risk:
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 20PBE and 20KWC.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KENWORTH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 20PBE and 20KWC
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Paccar Incorporated
Campaign: 11578489 Other
Mar 20, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Transmission issues

Corrective Action:

Transmission issues

Additional Notes:

Transmission issues

Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 11578489
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2024
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2024

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