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2023 KENWORTH W900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2023 KENWORTH W900

The 2023 KENWORTH W900 has received a total of 0 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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.

Recalls for the 2023 KENWORTH W900

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2023 KENWORTH W900, potentially affecting up to 100,521 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.

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Recall 22V782000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

| 79 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall...

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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....

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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....

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Recall 22V631000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

| 1,601 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Consequence: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG...

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Owner Complaints for the 2023 KENWORTH W900

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 KENWORTH W900.

Safety Rating for the 2023 KENWORTH W900

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 KENWORTH W900 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 KENWORTH W900

PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 KENWORTH W900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

E290 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FIX-AS-FAIL Updated procedures and claim filing information. EPA2021 injector cleaning is referenced in RMI for certain injector faults. Complete the procedures in E290. Refer to E300 for in-tank additive information

S016 — STRUCTURE

NFO ONLY – Certain Model Year 2023 T800, W900, and C500 chassis were shipped without door stop plates installed due to a supplier shortage. This bulletin will be updated once parts are available.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 KENWORTH W900

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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