Kenworth W900 recalls

NHTSA's records list 22 safety recalls covering the Kenworth W900 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2008-2025, 2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 14, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2027 Kenworth W900 recalls 1

Reported Oct. 14, 2026
Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly
Component: seat belts. 310 vehicles potentially affected.

2025 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Oct. 23, 2024
Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, diesel. 5,690 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported June 12, 2024
Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Component: steering. 7,410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Jan. 25, 2024
Axle Spindles May Fracture
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Kenworth W900 recalls 4

Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 18, 2022
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 79 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 17, 2022
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 28, 2022
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Kenworth W900 recalls 4

Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 28, 2022
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 20, 2021
Windshield Defrost Failure
Component: visibility. 6,916 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2021
Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Kenworth W900 recalls 3

Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2021
Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 26, 2020
Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Kenworth W900 recalls 6

Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 25, 2022
Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 26, 2020
Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 1, 2019
Mirror Glass May Detach
Component: visibility. 3,907 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 5, 2019
Rear Axles Inadequately Lubricated
Component: suspension. 93 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Kenworth W900 recalls 7

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 25, 2022
Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2018
Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 21, 2018
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 22, 2018
No Warning to Driver if there are Engine Problems
Component: electrical system. 11,429 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Kenworth W900 recalls 9

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Seat Belt May Fail
Component: seat belts. 3,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 25, 2022
Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2018
Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 21, 2018
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 22, 2018
No Warning to Driver if there are Engine Problems
Component: electrical system. 11,429 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 1, 2018
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 13, 2017
Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Kenworth W900 recalls 5

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 21, 2018
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 22, 2018
No Warning to Driver if there are Engine Problems
Component: electrical system. 11,429 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 1, 2018
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Kenworth W900 recalls 5

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 22, 2018
No Warning to Driver if there are Engine Problems
Component: electrical system. 11,429 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 1, 2018
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2017
Tie Rod may Loosen
Component: steering. 17,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Kenworth W900 recalls 3

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 1, 2018
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Kenworth W900 recalls 2

Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Kenworth W900 recalls 1

Reported April 6, 2020
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.