2006 Kenworth W900: recalls and complaints

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• 09V23900030 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
• 08V48500024 Sep 2008Suspension
• 08V48700023 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V0990004 Mar 2008Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
• 07V10700016 Mar 2007Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 07V0900009 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air
• 06V46100030 Nov 2006Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 06V39100013 Oct 2006Power Train / Driveline
• 05V57000022 Dec 2005Engine and Engine Cooling
• 05V4450004 Oct 2005Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 05V16500020 Apr 2005Wheels

1. 09V239000Received 30 Jun 2009. 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: 20 Jul 2009.

2. 08V485000Received 24 Sep 2008. 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: 26 Jan 2009.

3. 08V487000Received 23 Sep 2008. 4,883 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWD 908G.

4. 08V099000Received 4 Mar 2008. 130 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW2 & 208C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2008.

5. 07V107000Received 16 Mar 2007. 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: 9 May 2007.

6. 07V090000Received 9 Mar 2007. 65 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 May 2007.

7. 06V461000Received 30 Nov 2006. 86 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 06KW3.

8. 06V391000Received 13 Oct 2006. 572 units.

   Power Train / Driveline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 1006C & 06KW1.

9. 05V570000Received 22 Dec 2005. 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: 17 Apr 2006.

10. 05V445000Received 4 Oct 2005. 1 unit.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    This could lead to a fracture of the spindle.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth has contacted the customer and the vehicle has been inspected and corrected. No further action is required on this campaign.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED.

11. 05V165000Received 20 Apr 2005. 20 units.

    Wheels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2005.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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.

Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

26 Apr 2010

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.

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.

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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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Kenworth W900?

44,897 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Kenworth W900 name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Kenworth W900 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.