Kenworth W900 1996
Model W900 made in 1996 by Kenworth got 6 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
98V129000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 9500 | 07/02/1998 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/11/1998 | 06/17/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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). | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
96V056000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/12/1996 to 03/09/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 617 | 05/13/1996 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/03/1996 | 04/18/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: lighting; switch; turn signal lights. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. note: 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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
01V051000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 03/27/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/20/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54 rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 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 - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
97V196003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1996 to 11/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 470 | 12/18/1997 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/24/1997 | 11/25/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began december 17, 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 paccar at 1-425-468-7356.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 |