2002 Kenworth W900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Kenworth W900, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls4Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Kenworth W900 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Suspension

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

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Suspension	1	0

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

4 recalls

2002 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 03V-285 · Aug 5, 2003 · 117 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 03V-234 · Jul 1, 2003 · 84 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-168 · May 5, 2003 · 483 vehicles

Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 03V-045 · Feb 13, 2003 · 9,890 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

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

2002 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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In owners' words

What W900 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER NOTICED AT HOME. THE FRONT CHASSIS WAS BROKE HE COULD KILL MANY PEOPLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 8022213 · Nov 5, 2002

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