1995 Kenworth W900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 Kenworth W900. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Kenworth W900. Newest first.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles."…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Remedy
Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure
'95 kenworth w900l - frame "broke" just behind spring hanger on drivers side - had it repaired @ inland- kenworth phoenix, az. This could have broken all the way through and caused catastrophic accident to all concerned - no driver control period. *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.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10056911Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will increase air volume for worthwhile improvement to exceed government fmvss 121. Model T800, W900.
- 10045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe IS caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. Models T660, T800, T700, and W900.
- 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.
- 10027646Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. Any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08,
Every Kenworth W900 model year
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