1999 Kenworth W900L
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Exterior lighting · Interior lighting · Service brakes, air
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l studio. when the contact purchased the vehicle in mississippi, he was informed that all of the dot safety standards were fine. while driving 55 mph in texas, the dot regulation and air system failed, which caused the vehicle to completely break down. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l studio. when the contact purchased the vehicle in mississippi, he was informed that all of the dot safety standards were fine. while driving 55 mph in texas, the dot regulation and air system failed, which caused the vehicle to completely break down. the contact wants to return the vehicle because it IS unsafe to drive. he also wants all of his lease payments returned. the current and failure mileages were 142,500.
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt*: the contact stated while checking the oil, the hood was lifted and the contact noticed the frame rail was fractured on the passenger side. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the frame rail was replaced.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Dt*: the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l, and stated the hood would not shut because the frame cracked. the crack occurred 10 inches behind the spring hanger on the driver's side. the dealership replaced the frame rail. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Both frame rail extention were cracked
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.
- 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.
- 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,
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