Kenworth W900 1983

Model W900 made in 1983 by Kenworth got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
83V078000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1982 to 08/01/1983V (Vehicle)310010/15/1983MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/24/198309/06/1983
Defect SummaryAir conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement. the exposed wire may come in contact with one of the electrical connectors and short out.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: cooling; air conditioning and heating duct hoses.consequences of defect: if wire overheats, hoses could melt, possibly resultingin fire and personal injury.note: if a burning smell or smoke is noticed while vehicle is in operation, thevehicle should immediately be brought to a safe stop and the engine shut off.vehicle should not be driven until the hoses have been fixed.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm08/16/2011