Kenworth W900 2004

Model W900 made in 2004 by Kenworth got 5 consumer complains there are 12 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, tires and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2004

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
04V174000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 02/05/2003 to 01/13/2004V (Vehicle)2505/07/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/12/200404/14/2004571102
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect. the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the neutral start feature of the transmission to disable allowing the vehicle to start in gear increasing the potential for a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. owner notification began on may 7, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 04kw1.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
04V580000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 08/10/2004 to 10/19/2004V (Vehicle)432201/13/2005MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED12/10/200412/10/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the harness. the recall began january 13, 2005. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesPaccar/kenworth recall no. 04kw8.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
04V360000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 11/03/2003 to 06/14/2004V (Vehicle)1508/31/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/21/200407/21/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with a combination of caterpillar c11/c13 engines and an optional leece neville brushless alternator, a chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to an electrical short or arc situation which could result in an engine fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will change the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provide the necessary clearance to all surrounding components. the recall began august 31, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesPaccar/kenworth recall no. 04kw3.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05V570000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/09/2003 to 12/14/2005V (Vehicle)3099504/17/2006ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED12/22/200512/22/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence SummaryThe oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesKenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
05V084000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 11/11/2002 to 08/13/2003V (Vehicle)3904/04/2005ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED03/04/200503/11/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence SummaryShould the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2004. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesKenworth's recall no. 05kw1 & peterbilt's no. 305-a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
04V356000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 06/24/2004 to 06/28/2004V (Vehicle)9208/12/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/15/200407/21/2004571120
Defect SummaryCertain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure was omitted from the vehicle's certification label.
Consequence SummaryIf the tire is operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a corrected label. the recall began august 12, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesPaccar/kenworth recall no. 04kw2.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07V107000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 02/06/2002 to 02/26/2007V (Vehicle)459205/09/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/16/200703/16/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Consequence SummaryIf any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
04V449000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 07/12/2004 to 08/18/2004V (Vehicle)20311/12/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED09/13/200409/20/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks built with the optional dana spl driveline, the u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were not properly tightened.
Consequence SummaryIf the u-joints were to become loose, a portion of the driveline could become detached from the vehicle and fall out from under the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will verify the torque of the u-joint fasteners. parts showing excessive wear will be replaced. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no.04kw6.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
09V239000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/23/2003 to 09/17/2008V (Vehicle)342307/20/2009MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/30/200906/29/2009
Defect SummaryKenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
Consequence SummaryCracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesPaccar recall no. 09kw7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE
04V533000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 01/02/2004 to 05/12/2004V (Vehicle)285111/19/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/02/200411/04/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, some of the huck bolts on the cab may not have been properly installed.
Consequence SummaryIf the huck bolts are not properly installed, in an extreme loading condition (such as frontal and/or side impact or a vehicle rollover situation), the cab structure could be compromised and not provide adequate protection for the occupant increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the huck bolts on the cab attaching structure of the left-hand door aperture, if necessary. the recall began on november 19, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth's recall no. 04kw7.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION
05V189000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/2004 to 12/31/2004V (Vehicle)102606/10/2005MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/28/200504/29/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
08V485000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 07/07/2003 to 09/11/2008V (Vehicle)13001/26/2009MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED09/24/200809/24/2008
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). these vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. this movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Consequence SummaryA failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
NotesKenworth recall no. 08kwb. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm08/16/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Ready08/16/2011
TIB-41-1210/16/200810027664Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. the kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. chassis affected t2000, t800, and w900. model years unknown. *pe01/28/2009
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
TIB-41-1210/16/200810027664Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. the kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. chassis affected t2000, t800, and w900. model years unknown. *pe01/28/2009
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
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
029405/17/200610020359W900l hood rib cracks. kenworth. *tt09/20/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
03/09/20040
 This had happened to my parents. my dad drives a kenworth t2000 it is a brand new 2004. my dad was parking his truck for the night in waco, tx when he had smelt something burning. he opened the hood of the truck and there was a fire between the engine and the firewall. they belive the fire started with a wire on the alternator. our concern is the kenworth t2000 does not have a door on the sleeper birth. we belive that all semi trucks need one. if my parents had been sleeping there would have been no way for them to escape the truck if the fire had got big enough. i have wrote to other people but no one seems to care about it which shows me that no one gives a damn thing, but i bet if they had died in that truck everyone would be complaining that no one had said a thing about it. i am begging you somthing needs to be done to make doors in the sleeper manditory on all semi trucks with sleeper births.*ak
TIRES
11/20/20101
 2004 kenworth w9, was entering onto the ohio turnpike when its right rear trailer tire caught on fire *bf the driver was able to put the fire out, using a fire extinguisher. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0690-91). *jb
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11/20/2010
 2004 kenworth w9, was entering onto the ohio turnpike when its right rear trailer tire caught on fire *bf

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