Recall Register

2004 Kenworth W900: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2004 Kenworth W900. The newest campaign is 09V239000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Jun 2009. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air. NHTSA has 2 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 09V239000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 47,713 units in total.

  1. 09V239000Received . 3,423 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 08V485000Received . 130 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 07V107000Received . 4,592 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 05V570000Received . 30,995 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW7 & 1205E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 05V189000Received . 1,026 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On 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, in the NHTSA record
    This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW3 & 405-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 05V084000Received . 39 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW1 & 305-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 04V580000Received . 4,322 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 04V533000Received . 2,851 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, some of the huck bolts on the cab may not have been properly installed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If 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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 04V449000Received . 203 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Universal Joint

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On 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, in the NHTSA record
    If 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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 04V360000Received . 15 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On 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, in the NHTSA record
    This could lead to an electrical short or arc situation which could result in an engine fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 04V356000Received . 92 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain 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, in the NHTSA record
    If 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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners will be provided with a corrected label. The recall began august 12, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 04V174000Received . 25 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain 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, in the NHTSA record
    This could cause the neutral start feature of the transmission to disable allowing the vehicle to start in gear increasing the potential for a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers 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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 04KW1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

2 complaints, 2 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2004 Kenworth W900: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Electrical System1
Tires1
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
2
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
5 Jan 2011

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2004 Kenworth W900, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2004, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19751
  2. 19761
  3. 19771
  4. 19782
  5. 19821
  6. 19831
  7. 19911
  8. 19941
  9. 19952
  10. 19966
  11. 19975
  12. 19986
  13. 199910
  14. 20009
  15. 20019
  16. 20024
  17. 20036
  18. 200412
  19. 20059
  20. 200611
  21. 200716
  22. 200820
  23. 200917
  24. 20109
  25. 201110
  26. 20128
  27. 20137
  28. 20149
  29. 20159
  30. 201611
  31. 20176
  32. 20189
  33. 20197
  34. 20206
  35. 20213
  36. 20224
  37. 20234
  38. 20242
  39. 20252

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2004 Kenworth W900: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/w900/2004/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
PACCAR INCORPORATED

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Kenworth W900?
47,713 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth W900 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 109 recall campaigns for the Kenworth W900, model years 1975 to 2025. 12 of them name the 2004 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Kenworth W900 name most often?
Electrical System: 1 of 2 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Kenworth W900 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.