2022 KENWORTH W900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 KENWORTH W900
The 2022 KENWORTH W900 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlssteering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2022 KENWORTH W900, potentially affecting up to 105,889 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 22V547000 — STEERING
| 47,500 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220....
View full details →Recall 22V547000 — STEERING
| 47,500 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220....
View full details →Recall 21V546000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
| 6,916 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2022 KENWORTH W900
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KENWORTH W900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlssteering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.
Safety Rating for the 2022 KENWORTH W900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 KENWORTH W900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KENWORTH W900
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 KENWORTH W900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
32-021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Model Year 2022 chassis with Cummins X15 engines may have inoperative auto-start systems due to a Cummins software update. Refer to Cummins bulletin TSB210135.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KENWORTH W900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W900
- 2017 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2019 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2020 KENWORTH W900 — 0 complaints
- 2021 KENWORTH W900 — 1 complaint
- 2022 KENWORTH W900 (current)
- 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