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Model-level recall history

Kenworth W900B recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1982 through 2025. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

30NHTSA recall records
10unique campaigns
17model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

20252 records20242 records20232 records20222 records20212 records19931 record19921 record19913 records19903 records19892 records19881 record19872 records19862 records19852 records19841 record19831 record19821 record

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Electrical system: Software5 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module5 records across 1 unique campaign
Unknown or other4 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Linkages3 records across 1 unique campaign
Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Linkages3 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers2 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Fan2 records across 1 unique campaign
Suspension: Rear2 records across 1 unique campaign
Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal2 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, air: Supply1 records across 1 unique campaign
Vehicle speed control: Springs1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Kenworth W900B campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

24V91500012/09/2024

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 are 24KWL and 24PBL.

93V17200010/25/1993

THESE TRUCKS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER CUTOUT IN THE FRONT DROP RAIL SECTION OF THE FRAME RAIL. WITHOUT THE PROPER CUTOUT, THE STEERING DRIVELINE GREASE FITTING WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FLANGE OF THE CHASSIS RAIL.

Model years in this history: 1993, 1992, 1991

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

STEERING DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE WOULD PREVENT PROPERSTEERING CONTROL. THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER CUTOUT AND ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE GREASE FITTING. IF ADEQUATE CLEARANCE DOES NOT EXIST, A CUTOUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE DROP RAIL.

91V09000006/10/1991

SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT CAN SEIZE DUE TO GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHAFT AND THE BRONZE BUSHINGS.

Model years in this history: 1991, 1990, 1989

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS CORROSION CAN CAUSE WIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY TO STOPWIPING WINDSHIELD, THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SPRAGUE WIPER ASSEMBLY PIVOT WITH AN ASSEMBLY NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO GALVANIC CORROSION.

91V06600004/18/1991

THE ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANT FREQUENCY CAUSING PREMATURE FAN FAILURE, AND SEPARATION FROM THE ENGINE.

Model years in this history: 1991, 1990

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

ENGINE FAN SEPARATION CAN CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY TO ANYPERSON IN THE PATH OF THE FAN.

Remedy

REPLACE ENGINE FAN WITH FAN FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.

91V04400003/14/1991

REAR AXLE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.

Model years in this history: 1990, 1989

Consequence and remedy

Remedy

REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.

88V09900006/24/1988

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SENSORS MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO THROTTLE PEDAL STOP BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED OF ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF STEEL.

Model years in this history: 1988, 1987

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE ALUMINUM THROTTLE PEDAL STOPS WITH A STEEL VERSION, ALSO, REPLACE THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER IF IT HAS BEEN OVERLOADED.

87V15900010/08/1987

THE THROTTLE LEVER IS NOT UNDER SUFFICIENT TENSION.

Model years in this history: 1987

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.

Remedy

RELOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR AND/OR THE SPRING ANCHOR WILL BE REPLACED.

86V00300012/07/1986

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

Model years in this history: 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

Consequence and remedy

Remedy

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

86V00400012/07/1986

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.

Model years in this history: 1986, 1985

Consequence and remedy

Remedy

REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.

82V07400007/26/1982

THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.

Model years in this history: 1982

Consequence and remedy

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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