PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to...
1983-2025 · 18 model years
Kenworth W900B Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Kenworth W900B across 18 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1996, 1997 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
W900B complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common W900B problems
Kenworth W900B recalls 9
These trucks do not have the proper cutout in the front drop rail section of the frame rail. Without the proper cutout, the steering driveline grease fitting will interfere with the flange of the chassis rail.
Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.
The engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine.
Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.
Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.
The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.
The circuit breakers may fail and allow the circuit to overheat. Consequence of defect: a fire could...
Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure...
Latest W900B complaints
1996 Kenworth w900- unit 1, was westbound in the right lane. Unit 2 was in the left lane. The drive shaft fell out of unit 1 and traveled into the left lane where unit 2 struck the driveshaft. *Bf the rear end of the tractor locked up, which caused the driveshaft to fall from the tractor. ( Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0821-90)*jb updated 01/14/11 *bf
Consumer tries to get vehicle fixed for recall, no parts for suade arm assembly. Has been calling since september 1, 1997. *Ak
Questions about the Kenworth W900B
Which Kenworth W900B years have the most problems?
Which Kenworth W900B years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Kenworth W900B problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Kenworth W900B have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Kenworth W900B model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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