Kenworth W900s
Model W900s made by Kenworth got 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2010
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V490000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/01/2009 to 10/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 3078 | 01/28/2010 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/23/2009 | 12/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kwb.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TIB-E-045 | 10/17/2011 | 10042755 | Kenworth: for certain trucks, the engine control unit (ecu), identified as pmci in engine rapido, and aftertreatment control unit will benefit from software updates. *pe | 01/09/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| TIB-E-020 | 03/28/2011 | 10040178 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E-020 | 03/28/2011 | 10040178 | Paccar: a coolant sieve must be removed at the first engine oil change. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-48 | 07/06/2011 | 10040167 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-42-043 | 08/01/2011 | 10040166 | Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TIB-42-49 | 09/09/2011 | 10042756 | Kenworth: certain model trucks will have an incomplete deaeration when radiator is drained and then refilled due to an improper coolant line routing. *pe | 01/09/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TIB-43-024 | 11/21/2011 | 10042806 | Kenworth: information in bulletin pertaining to possible engine derate by which the def filters are clogged and/or contaminated def is identified. *pe | 01/11/2012 | |
| TIB-45-042 | 10/31/2011 | 10042805 | Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe | 01/11/2012 | |
| 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-E012 | 10/28/2010 | 10035844 | Kenworth truck: paccar mx engine boost pressure sensor wire chafing. chassis were built with wires for the boost pressure sensor that do not meet quality standards with regard to chafing, rubbing or resistance to wear. rubbing and chafin | 03/04/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-43-23 | 11/08/2011 | 10042784 | Kenworth: information regarding rear nox sensor repairs should include system updates for chassis operating in conditions which result in moisture related sensor failures with improved moisture protection exhaust design for rear nox sens | 01/11/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| TIB-45-042 | 10/31/2011 | 10042805 | Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. emissions label with required clarification. *pe | 01/11/2012 | |