1983 KENWORTH W900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 KENWORTH W900
The 1983 KENWORTH W900 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 KENWORTH W900, potentially affecting up to 3,100 vehicles.
Recall 83V078000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 3,100 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 KENWORTH W900
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 KENWORTH W900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1983 KENWORTH W900 UNIT 2 AND UNIT 1 WERE BOTH EAST BOUND, UNIT 2 RIGHT SIDE MIRROR CAME OFF AND STRUCK UNIT 1. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, A SMALL AUXILIARY MIRROR WAS ATTACHED TOO THE RIGHT SIDE VIA A BRACKET AND CAME OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-0458-91) *JB
Safety Rating for the 1983 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 KENWORTH W900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 KENWORTH W900
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 KENWORTH W900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W900
- 1978 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 1982 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 1983 KENWORTH W900 (current)
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- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints
- KENWORTH T660 — 10 total complaints