1987 Kenworth W900B
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Kenworth › W900B › 1987
These records cover every 1987 Kenworth W900B. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Kenworth W900B. Newest first.
Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.
Remedy
Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.
The throttle lever IS not under sufficient tension.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Trucks do not comply with fmvss 124.
Remedy
Relocate throttle return spring anchor and/or the spring anchor will be replaced.
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.