2005 Kenworth W900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Kenworth W900 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (1 report).

9Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Kenworth W900 recalls

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 09V239Jun 30, 20093,423 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Disc

Recall 09V166May 19, 2009140 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 08V485Sep 24, 2008130 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

Recall 08V099Mar 4, 2008130 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 07V107Mar 16, 20074,592 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V570Dec 22, 200530,995 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 05V237May 19, 2005850 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 05V189Apr 28, 20051,026 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V084Mar 4, 200539 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Kenworth W900 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2019-07-21, Unknown Or Other
DRIVING DOWN HWY 70 IN ATLANTA, GA AREA AND FRONT FRAME ON TRUCK KENWORTH 2005 SPLIT IN HALF BY FRONT WHEEL. WHILE IN MOTION. NEED TO REPORT THIS AND INVESTIGATE THIS MODEL. I HAVE TALK TO OTHER DRIVERS WHO HAD SAME THING HAPPEN ON SAME TRUCK MODEL AS WELL.
2010-07-12, Fuel System, Diesel
FUEL TANKS MOVING WHICH IN ONE CASE HAS CAUSED TO FUEL LINE TO LEAK. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN SEVERAL VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. *TR

2005 Kenworth W900 questions

Does the 2005 Kenworth W900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2005 Kenworth W900: Service Brakes, Air; Service Brakes, Air:Disc; Suspension; Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kenworth W900?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.

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