2024 Kenworth W900 recalls and problems

The 2024 Kenworth W900 has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2024 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 12 W900 model years — 12th most.

2recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
110,230median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Steering

Jan 25, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V043000 · 68 vehicles

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.

Risk: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBB and 24KWB.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts

Oct 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V717000 · 3,841 vehicles

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

Risk: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2024 vs. other Kenworth W900 years

2000: 7 complaints200072001: 1 complaints20012002: 1 complaints20022003: 1 complaints20032004: 2 complaints20042005: 2 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082021: 1 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20241

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Kenworth W900 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Kenworth W900, the latest from Jan 25, 2024 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kenworth W900?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.