2010 Kenworth W900S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2010 Kenworth W900S. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2010 Kenworth W900S. Newest first.
Kenworth IS recalling model year 2010 t2000, T800, T660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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.
- 10042806Kenworth: information in bulletin pertaining to possible engine derate by which the def filters are clogged and/or contaminated def IS identified.
- 10042805Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. Emissions label with required clarification.
- 10042784Kenworth: information regarding rear nox sensor repairs should include system updates for chassis operating in conditions which result in moisture related sensor failures with improved moisture protection exhaust design for rear nox sensor.
- 10042756Kenworth: certain model trucks will have an incomplete deaeration when radiator IS drained and then refilled due to an improper coolant line routing.
- 10042755Kenworth: for certain trucks, the engine control unit (ecu), identified as pmci in engine rapido, and aftertreatment control unit will benefit from software updates.
- 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.
- 10040178Paccar: a coolant sieve must be removed at the first engine oil change.
- 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.
- 10035844Kenworth truck: paccar MX engine boost pressure sensor wire chafing. Chassis were built with wires for the boost pressure sensor that do not meet quality standards with regard to chafing, rubbing or resistance to wear. Rubbing and chafing could lead to exposed wires which could result in false signals to the engine control module which could affect engine performance.