1996 Kenworth W900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1996 Kenworth W900. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls6Free fix at dealers Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Kenworth W900 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1996 Kenworth W900 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

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Recall 01V-142 · Apr 24, 2001 · 14 vehicles

Risk. THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 01V-051 · Feb 20, 2001 · 209 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 98V-129 · Jun 11, 1998 · 9,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Front: hub

Recall 97V-196 · Nov 24, 1997 · 470 vehicles

Risk. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 97V-139 · Aug 20, 1997 · 13,200 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Turn signal: switch

Recall 96V-056 · Apr 3, 1996 · 617 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE REAR TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH OPPOSITE FROM THE DIRECTION INTENDED BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other W900 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the W900 median. How we score

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