Kenworth W900 2006
Model W900 made in 2006 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain, 2 investigations there are 11 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: electrical system, exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, air.
Model 2006
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V570000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/09/2003 to 12/14/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 30995 | 04/17/2006 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/22/2005 | 12/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V487000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 4883 | 09/18/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/23/2008 | 09/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g.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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V107000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/06/2002 to 02/26/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4592 | 05/09/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/16/2007 | 03/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V445000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 1 | 09/22/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/04/2005 | 10/04/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 or 160 rear drive axles, some spindles were overheated during the heat treat process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to a fracture of the spindle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kenworth has contacted the customer and the vehicle has been inspected and corrected. no further action is required on this campaign. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V391000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/15/2006 to 11/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 572 | 10/09/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/13/2006 | 10/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V239000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/23/2003 to 09/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 3423 | 07/20/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/30/2009 | 06/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth 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 Summary | Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V090000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/23/2005 to 01/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 65 | 05/21/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/09/2007 | 03/09/2007 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. the vehicles were manufactured with a single valve system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V099000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/07/2004 to 01/19/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 03/21/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/04/2008 | 03/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V485000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/07/2003 to 09/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 01/26/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/24/2008 | 09/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar 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 Summary | A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V461000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/02/2006 to 10/27/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 86 | 11/29/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/30/2006 | 11/30/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an ra529 king pin release air valve was manufactured with the internal spool installed backwards. this results in the air option of the king pin release system being inoperable. to correct this situation, the vehicle's air lines were reversed rather than replacing the valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With the lines reversed, the king pin can be released without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kenworth will inspect the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a nonconforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V165000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/04/2005 to 03/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 20 | 04/29/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/20/2005 | 04/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All the vehicles involved in this recall have been inspected and the wheels replaced. the recall began on april29, 2005. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth's recall no. 05kw2.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TIB-42-41 | 12/03/2008 | 10030408 | Kenworth: top tank replacement for c500 and w900 with isx; field campaign. early design top tanks on 1430 square inch radiators for 2007 emissions compliant engines can create coolant pump and/or exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler fail | 09/29/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 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-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-45-35 | 11/05/2008 | 10028346 | Kenworth trucks: px-8 and cummins isl engine calibration campaign c0844. upgrade engine control software for paccar px 8 and cummins isl engines to enhance performance and reliability. *pe | 03/25/2009 | |
| TIB-43-14 | 10/16/2008 | 10027666 | Kenworth chassis: clean gas induction (cgi) gasket campaign. csc letter was received. chassis models affected t2000, t660,t800 and w900. model years 2005-08 *pe | 01/28/2009 | |
| TIB-41-12 | 10/16/2008 | 10027664 | Kenworth 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. *pe | 01/28/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| 43-11 | 06/11/2008 | 10025758 | Kenworth (paccar): the vertical tailpipe(s) diffuser turns. affected: all t2000s, t660s, t800s and w900s chassis built from 04/25/08 to 02/11/08 with 2007 engines. *pe | 09/04/2008 | |
| 43-12 | 10/16/2008 | TIB-43-12 | 10025757 | Kenworth (paccar co): clean gas induction (cgi) flex pipe inspections. chassis with caterpillar 2007 emissions compliant engines, c9, c13 or c15, should have the cgi flex pipe inspected for damage. model years unknown. *pe update | 09/04/2008 |
| 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 | |
| TIB-41-12 | 10/16/2008 | 10027664 | Kenworth 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. *pe | 01/28/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| TIB-42-41 | 12/03/2008 | 10030408 | Kenworth: top tank replacement for c500 and w900 with isx; field campaign. early design top tanks on 1430 square inch radiators for 2007 emissions compliant engines can create coolant pump and/or exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler fail | 09/29/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TIB-E-053 | 06/21/2012 | 10044799 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 07/31/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 0294 | 05/17/2006 | 10020359 | W900l hood rib cracks. kenworth. *tt | 09/20/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE08011 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/08/2008 | 05/05/2008 | TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE | 08V190000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs ii sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the qcs ii cable connection, which could result in a loss of lighting to the trailer.odi believes a loss of lighting would adversely affect the trailer's visibility. further, the resulting loss of brake lights is inherently critical to highway safety, day or night.kenworth has upgraded the tib repair to a safety recall.kenworth dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, thus providing abetter cable connection. the defect notification was submitted on 4/25/08 (copy attached).trailers built between may 24 and november 21, 2006 (model year 2007 trailers) will be remedied.the population to be remedied is 3,573 in the united states.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE08011 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/08/2008 | 05/05/2008 | TRAILER LIGHT PLUG FAILURE | 08V190000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation of kenworth products based on their field communication tib # 34-31.kenworth introduced the qcs ii sta-dry trailer cable in may 2006.the technical information bulletin stemmed from field feedback that indicated a flexibility problem with the qcs ii cable connection, which could result in a loss of lighting to the trailer.odi believes a loss of lighting would adversely affect the trailer's visibility. further, the resulting loss of brake lights is inherently critical to highway safety, day or night.kenworth has upgraded the tib repair to a safety recall.kenworth dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, thus providing abetter cable connection. the defect notification was submitted on 4/25/08 (copy attached).trailers built between may 24 and november 21, 2006 (model year 2007 trailers) will be remedied.the population to be remedied is 3,573 in the united states.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 4000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kenworth w900 semi tractor. while driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle would emit large amounts of black smoke which violated epa emissions guidelines. the contact stated that the engine was not running properly because of the failure. the failure occurred on ten different occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealership for repair but the mechanic was unable to fix the problem. the current mileage was 157,201. the failure mileage was approximately 4,000. | |||