2018 KENWORTH W990 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KENWORTH W990
The 2018 KENWORTH W990 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 KENWORTH W990
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 KENWORTH W990, potentially affecting up to 17,641 vehicles.
Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 17,641 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KENWORTH W990
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KENWORTH W990.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KENWORTH W990
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KENWORTH W990 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KENWORTH W990
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 KENWORTH W990. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-174 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain W990 hood-mounted engine air intake covers could loosen and rattle or separate from vehicle. New air intake covers are available with improved retention. Installation of new covers requires hood modification. Procedures are available for replacement of hood-mounted engine air intake covers.
02-174 — EQUIPMENT
Certain W990 hood-mounted engine air intake covers could loosen and rattle or separate from vehicle. New air intake covers are available with improved retention. Installation of new covers requires hood modification. Procedures are available for replacement of hood-mounted engine air intake covers.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KENWORTH W990
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W990
- 2018 KENWORTH W990 (current)
- 2019 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2020 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2021 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2022 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2023 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints