2007 Kenworth W900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
17 recalls name the 2007 Kenworth W900. Newest first.
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
Paccar IS recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, T660, T700, T800, and W900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar MX engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar MX engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine IS under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Paccar IS recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. prematurely worn…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Paccar IS working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Kenworth IS recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, W900 and T660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, and T660 trucks. the caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. this service will be performed free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, T800, T600, W900 and T660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). these vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. this movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. the recall IS expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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 dpf from the chassis.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Remedy
Paccar IS working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Paccar IS recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth C500, T800, T600, t2000, and W900 chassis built with phillips qcs II trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. partial support of the cable…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs II molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. the recall began on may may 30, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth T800 short hood, W900 long hood and T600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar IS over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Paccar IS working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.
Paccar IS recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth T800 short hood, W900 long hood and T600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar IS over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kenworth IS working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.
Paccar IS recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth T800, W900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Paccar IS recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth C500, T800, W900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
On certain trucks, if the ignition switch IS turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel IS added to prime the system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a fatigue failure occurs and IS left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. the vehicles were manufactured with a single…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. this could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. this unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. the recall began on december 22, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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…
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.
- Engine and engine cooling
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driveshaft separates from tractor
SummaryOn July 13, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened an investigation on model year (MY) 2007-2009 Peterbilt tractors equipped with the (SPL170XL extended lube inter-axle driveline).ODI opened this investigation based on one Vehicle Owners Questionnaire (VOQ) and certain Peterbilt field…
SummaryOn July 13, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened an investigation on model year (MY) 2007-2009 Peterbilt tractors equipped with the (SPL170XL extended lube inter-axle driveline).ODI opened this investigation based on one Vehicle Owners Questionnaire (VOQ) and certain Peterbilt field reports.During the course of the investigation, ODI reviewed PACCAR's IR (October 22, 2010) response with associated data related to Warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the Washington Metropolitan area.PACCARconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.The Defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the SPL170XL extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.ODI learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within PACCAR.In summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: MY 2007 and 2008 Kenworth trucks, models T600, T660, T2000, T800 and W900 and MY 2007/2008 Peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by Dana Corporation.The recall affects vehicles manufactured between February 2, 2006 and April 30, 2007.At this time PACCAR has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.ODI will monitor the development of PACCARS testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.This investigation is closed.
- Horton Fan Hub Failures
PACCAR is conducting an Owner Notification Program (ONP) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The ONP are attached to the closing report and can be found in the NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) database. (TSB: 10033585, 10033584)See Closing report for investigation details.
- Rear brake air chamber mtg brackets
On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, T800, T600, W900, and T660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam…
On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, T800, T600, W900, and T660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam tube mounting or air chamber mounting flanges bracket adjacent to the attachment welds. If left unrepaired, the cracks can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could disable the affected brake and risk increasing vehicle stopping distances under high pressure brake applications and decrease parking brake capability.this configuration has experienced failures at a higher rate than similar vehicles with other types of suspensions and brake installation clocking. Paccar will also send an owner notification letter to owners of vehicles equipped with suspensions other than the ag 400/460, which will prescribe a periodic inspection of the components and if a crack IS discovered, offer the owners the opportunity for a free repair.this policy will be in effect until july 15, 2014. Copies of the recall and the owner notification are attached.
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.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 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.
- 10045239Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging.
- 10044799Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp.
- 10040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There have been updates to the engine software.
- 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.
- 10040167Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear.
- 10040166Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate.
- 10030408Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Top tank replacement for C500 and W900 with isx; field campaign. Early design top tanks on 1430 square inch radiators for 2007 emissions compliant engines can create coolant pump and/or exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler failures.
- 10028346Kenworth trucks: PX-8 and cummins isl engine calibration campaign c0844. Upgrade engine control software for paccar px 8 and cummins isl engines to enhance performance and reliability.
- 10027784Kenworth trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Bendix acom report campaign. Kenworth does not have the ABS ecu acom report for chassis listed. The ABS ecu acom report IS necessary to ensure the proper ecu IS installed. Csc letter was received.
- 10027666Kenworth chassis service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Clean gas induction (cgi) gasket campaign. Csc letter was received. Chassis models affected t2000, t660,t800 and W900. Model years 2005-08
- 10027664Kenworth trucks: the inlet pipe connections for isx engines. The kenworth air inlet pipe to the isx turbo may become detached. Chassis affected t2000, T800, and W900. Model years unknown.
- 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,
- 10025758Kenworth (paccar): the vertical tailpipe(s) diffuser turns. Affected: all t2000s, t660s, t800s and w900s chassis built from 04/25/08 to 02/11/08 with 2007 engines.
- 10025757Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Kenworth (paccar co): clean gas induction (cgi) flex pipe inspections. Chassis with caterpillar 2007 emissions compliant engines, C9, C13 or C15, should have the cgi flex pipe inspected for damage. Model years unknown. Updated 1/15/09. Model t2000, T660, T800 and W900; years 2005-2008. Updated 1/27/09. Csc letter was received. *8PE
- 10024921Windshield repairs on conventional cabs. All c500's, t300's, t600's, t800's and w900's equipped with curved glass. Model year unknown.
- 10024099Kenworth - windshield gasket and urethane analysis. Models T600, T800, and W900.
- 10023671Kenworth - in-cab battery box floor bracket campaign -- additional retaining nuts & washers are required on the battery box securing plates. 2007 model year t800s & w900s built between 2/19/07 and 4/30/07.
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