no report yet
Front: hub
Risk. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
1999 Kenworth W900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Kenworth W900, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Kenworth W900 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Tires
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
1999 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.
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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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Suspension: rear
Risk. THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.
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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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Other: labels
Risk. THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. IF A WIRING SHORT OCCURRED ANYWHERE ALONG THE CAB POWER CIRCUIT, THE AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER COULD ARC AND CAUSE SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR A FIRE.
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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
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
1999 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What W900 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FRAME RAIL UNDER HOOD FLEXES TOO MUCH. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE HOOD COMES UP. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE FEELS AS THOUGH ITS GOING TURN OVER WHEN CHANGING LANES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT NEW HOOD CRACKED AT THE SAME PLACE AND IS…
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