2021 KENWORTH W900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 KENWORTH W900
The 2021 KENWORTH W900 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 KENWORTH W900, potentially affecting up to 5,070 vehicles.
Recall 23V717000 — SEAT BELTS
| 3,841 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Consequence: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
View full details →Recall 21V080000 — ENGINE
| 132 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Consequence: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V506000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,097 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 KENWORTH W900
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KENWORTH W900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Transmission issues
Safety Rating for the 2021 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KENWORTH W900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KENWORTH W900
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 KENWORTH W900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S006 — VISIBILITY
Non-Safety Campaign â Sun Visors are available. Parts will be shipped to dealers.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KENWORTH W900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W900
- 2016 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2019 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2020 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2021 KENWORTH W900 (current)
- 2022 KENWORTH W900 — 3 complaints
- 2023 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2024 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2025 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