1989 Kenworth W900B
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Kenworth W900B. Newest first.
Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident.
Remedy
Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion.
Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.
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
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