1983 Kenworth W900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Kenworth W900. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Kenworth W900. Newest first.
Air conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement. The exposed wire may come in contact with one of the electrical connectors and short out.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
1983 kenworth W900 unit 2 and unit 1 were both east bound, unit 2 right side mirror came off and struck unit 1. *bf according to the police report, a small auxiliary mirror was attached too the right side via a bracket and came off. (Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0458-91) *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts.
- 10040180Paccar: a software update IS causing the check engine light to come on.
Every Kenworth W900 model year
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