Kenworth W900b 1991
Model W900b made in 1991 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and steering.
Model 1991
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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
91V066000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1990 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 997 | 08/01/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/18/1991 | 04/25/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Engine fan separation can cause death or injury to anyperson in the path of the fan. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace engine fan with fan from another manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine fan.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with flex-a-lite engine fans. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
93V172000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1991 to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 12/20/1993 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/25/1993 | 11/01/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These trucks do not have the proper cutout in the front drop rail section of the frame rail. without the proper cutout, the steering driveline grease fitting will interfere with the flange of the chassis rail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Steering driveline interference would prevent propersteering control. the condition can result in loss of steering capability. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper cutout and adequate clearance with the grease fitting. if adequate clearance does not exist, a cutout will be added to the drop rail. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering; linkages.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with a forward mounted sheppardm100 steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
91V090000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1988 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 09/30/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/10/1991 | 06/20/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: wiper assembly pivot.veehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sprague wiper assembly pivot. |
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 | |
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 |