2019 KENWORTH W990 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 KENWORTH W990
The 2019 KENWORTH W990 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 KENWORTH W990
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 KENWORTH W990, potentially affecting up to 19,457 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 →Recall 21V906000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
View full details →Recall 21V906000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 KENWORTH W990
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 KENWORTH W990.
Safety Rating for the 2019 KENWORTH W990
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 KENWORTH W990 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 KENWORTH W990
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 KENWORTH W990. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
E296 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Kenworth is providing guidance for PACCAR MX Engine Composite Oil Pan leak troubleshooting to avoid over-repairs and to provide warrantable repair guidance. Oil leaks, if not repaired, can lead to severe engine damage.
03-074 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Non-Safety Campaign - The TPMS ECU is not communicating properly with TPMS sensors. The result is a delay or failure of communication between the TPMS ECU and the TPMS sensors , causing inaccurate TPMS readings. A firmware update resolves the issue.
T010 — POWER TRAIN
Non-Safety Campaign â Vehicles with PACCAR transmissions may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engagement from neutral, and/or DTC 511 FMI 7 or 10 is set. Transmission software and shift calibration updates are available to resolve
26-035 — POWER TRAIN
Non-safety campaign: Vehicles equipped with an Eaton Endurant 12 speed transmission may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engagement from neutral, and/or DTC 511 FMI 7 or 10 is set. Resolution is to update the transmission software and calibrations.
26-035 — EQUIPMENT
Non-safety campaign: Vehicles equipped with an Eaton Endurant 12 speed transmission may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engagement from neutral, and/or DTC 511 FMI 7 or 10 is set. Resolution is to update the transmission software and calibrations.
37-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fix-As-Fail â The Master Switch Module (MSM) may lose dash switch memory and functionality when the battery disconnect switch is cycled. An improved MSM is available to resolve the issue.
01-075 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 KENWORTH W990
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH W990
- 2018 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2019 KENWORTH W990 (current)
- 2020 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2021 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2022 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2023 KENWORTH W990 — 0 complaints
- 2024 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