2006 KENWORTH W900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
11
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KENWORTH W900
The 2006 KENWORTH W900 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUSPENSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2006 KENWORTH W900, potentially affecting up to 44,897 vehicles.
Recall 09V239000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 3,423 vehicles affected
Defect: KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
Consequence: CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE...
View full details →Recall 08V485000 — SUSPENSION
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR PARTS OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY (BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT, BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET,...
Consequence: A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL OF THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS. INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF CRACKED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH...
View full details →Recall 08V487000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 4,883 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
Remedy: PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
View full details →Recall 08V099000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2005-2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT MODELS 357 AND 379 TRACTOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF A FATIGUE CRACK RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence: REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
View full details →Recall 07V090000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 65 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SINGLE VALVE SYSTEM.
Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE SINGLE RELAY VALVE TO A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 07V107000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 4,592 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING, PARTS, OR TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED WERE EITHER NOT INSTALLED, CONNECTED, OR PROGRAMMED PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN LEFT IN DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND, IF NEEDED, WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 06V461000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN RA529 KING PIN RELEASE AIR VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH THE INTERNAL SPOOL INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THIS RESULTS IN THE AIR OPTION OF THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM BEING INOPERABLE. TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION, THE VEHICLE'S AIR LINES WERE REVERSED RATHER THAN REPLACING THE VALVE.
Consequence: WITH THE LINES REVERSED, THE KING PIN CAN BE RELEASED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: KENWORTH WILL INSPECT THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM AND SUSPECT VALVE. IF ANY VEHICLES HAVE A NONCONFORMING VALVE OR INCORRECT PLUMBING, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND RE-PLUMBED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 06V391000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 572 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD END CASTINGS MAY BE BRITTLE. A BRITTLE ROD END CASTING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLES' REAR AXLES TO BECOME MISALIGNED.
Consequence: THIS MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AT SPEEDS THAT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THEY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SUSPECT TORQUE ROD END. IF A SUSPECT TORQUE ROD END IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE TORQUE ROD WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2006. OWNERS...
View full details →Recall 05V570000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 30,995 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440, OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
View full details →Recall 05V445000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
Remedy: KENWORTH HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
View full details →Recall 05V165000 — WHEELS
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ALL THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 KENWORTH W900
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KENWORTH W900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KENWORTH W900 SEMI TRACTOR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EMIT LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SMOKE WHICH VIOLATED EPA EMISSIONS GUIDELINES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,201. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KENWORTH W900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KENWORTH W900
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 KENWORTH W900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-42-41 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TOP TANK REPLACEMENT FOR C500 AND W900 WITH ISX; FIELD CAMPAIGN. EARLY DESIGN TOP TANKS ON 1430 SQUARE INCH RADIATORS FOR 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES CAN CREATE COOLANT PUMP AND/OR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER FAILURES. *PE
TIB-45-35 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: PX-8 AND CUMMINS ISL ENGINE CALIBRATION CAMPAIGN C0844. UPGRADE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR PACCAR PX 8 AND CUMMINS ISL ENGINES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KENWORTH W900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W900
- 2001 KENWORTH W900 — 1 complaint
- 2002 KENWORTH W900 — 1 complaint
- 2003 KENWORTH W900 — 1 complaint
- 2004 KENWORTH W900 — 2 complaints
- 2005 KENWORTH W900 — 2 complaints
- 2006 KENWORTH W900 (current)
- 2007 KENWORTH W900 — 2 complaints
- 2008 KENWORTH W900 — 1 complaint
- 2009 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2011 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- 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