Kenworth W900 1995
Model W900 made in 1995 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V142000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1994 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 06/22/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/24/2001 | 04/26/2001 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles. vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V139000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 13200 | 09/08/1997 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/20/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TIB-E-055 | 07/09/2012 | 10045240 | Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe | 08/22/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 205763 | 2 | 10/12/2005 |
| '95 kenworth w900l - frame broke just behind spring hanger on drivers side - had it repaired @ inland- kenworth phoenix, az. this could have broken all the way through and caused catastrophic accident to all concerned - no driver control period. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | PHOENIX | 85043 | INLAND-KENWORTH | 602 258-7791 |