PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience...
Engine & cooling
Kenworth W900 Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Kenworth W900's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April...
PACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured...
Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the seal supplied by a component manufacturer installed on the output shaft of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve actuator may cause eventual...
Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape...
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...
Paccar is recalling 263 my 2008-2009 kenworth t800, w900 and peterbilt 365 and 384 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
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.
On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Latest W900 engine complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kenworth w900 semi tractor. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle would emit large amounts of black smoke which violated epa emissions guidelines. The contact stated that the engine was not running properly because of the failure. The failure occurred on ten different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealership for repair but the mechanic was unable to fix the problem. The current mileage was 157,201. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth w900. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud cracking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the radiator fan failed. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. A local mechanic serviced the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth w900. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the water pump failed; however, they could not determine the cause of the failure. The engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 105,516 and failure mileage was 105,467.
Consumer states that the engine would stalls while driving 55-60 mph. Vehicle has been to the dealer and the problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
Frame rail under hood flexes too much. When driving vehicle hood comes up. When driving down the road vehicle feels as though its going turn over when changing lanes. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not doing anything about problem.*Ak consumer stated that new hood cracked at the same place and is now flexing more, also stress cracks in right windshield, consumer states concern with motor mounts. *Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data