1982 Kenworth W900B
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Kenworth W900B. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1982 Kenworth W900B. Newest first.
The involved trucks may have been assembled without the installation of a single check valve. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". In the event of a single failure in the rear air system, the lack of a check valve would allow simultaneous loss of air from both front and rear braking systems.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a single check valve, if necessary, without charge to owner.
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 W900B model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.