CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Kenworth W900 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2004 Kenworth W900 recalls
Most common 2004 Kenworth W900 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
2004 KENWORTH W9, WAS ENTERING ONTO THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN ITS RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE *BF THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT, USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0690-91). *JB UPDATED 01/14/11 *BF
THIS HAD HAPPENED TO MY PARENTS. MY DAD DRIVES A KENWORTH T2000 IT IS A BRAND NEW 2004. MY DAD WAS PARKING HIS TRUCK FOR THE NIGHT IN WACO, TX WHEN HE HAD SMELT SOMETHING BURNING. HE OPENED THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK AND THERE WAS A FIRE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE FIREWALL. THEY BELIEVE THE FIRE STARTED WITH A WIRE ON THE ALTERNATOR. OUR CONCERN IS THE KENWORTH T2000 DOES NOT HAVE A DOOR ON THE SLEEPER BIRTH. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL SEMI TRUCKS NEED ONE. IF MY PARENTS HAD BEEN SLEEPING THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO WAY FOR THEM TO ESCAPE THE TRUCK IF THE FIRE HAD GOT BIG ENOUGH. I HAVE WROTE TO OTHER PEOPLE BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT IT WHICH SHOWS ME THAT NO ONE GIVES A [XXX] THING, BUT I BET IF THE
2004 Kenworth W900 questions
Does the 2004 Kenworth W900 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2004 Kenworth W900: Service Brakes, Air; Suspension; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kenworth W900?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Kenworth W900 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.