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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
98V129000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1996 to 05/31/1998V (Vehicle)950007/02/1998MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/11/199806/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
NotesOwner 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
01V142000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1994 to 01/31/2001V (Vehicle)1406/22/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/24/200104/26/2001567
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThese vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Corrective SummaryVehicles 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.
NotesAlso 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
96V056000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/12/1996 to 03/09/1996V (Vehicle)61705/13/1996MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/03/199604/18/1996
Defect SummaryThe wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
Consequence SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.
NotesSystem: 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
01V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/19/1996 to 02/09/2001V (Vehicle)20903/27/2001MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryFailure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
97V196003PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/01/1996 to 11/30/1996V (Vehicle)47012/18/1997MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/24/199711/25/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryCracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
NotesOwner 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
97V139000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997V (Vehicle)1320009/08/1997MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/20/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
NotesOwner 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


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
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
TIB-E-05507/09/201210045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe08/22/2012
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009