Kenworth W900

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    AS THIS INTERFERENCE GETS LARGER, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORUS

    If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMUS

    Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBINGUS

    A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS

    If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS

    As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERSUS

    IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO FRACTURE, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES, AND IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    THE LEAKING OF ENGINE OIL ONTO HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    POWER LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING MAY REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE TO OTHER DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.