2006 Kenworth W900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Kenworth W900 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

11Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Kenworth W900 recalls

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 09V239Jun 30, 20093,423 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 08V485Sep 24, 2008130 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 08V487Sep 23, 20084,883 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

Recall 08V099Mar 4, 2008130 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 07V107Mar 16, 20074,592 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 07V090Mar 9, 200765 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 06V461Nov 30, 200686 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 06V391Oct 13, 2006572 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V570Dec 22, 200530,995 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 05V445Oct 4, 20051 vehicles affected

Wheels

Recall 05V165Apr 20, 200520 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Kenworth W900 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2010-04-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KENWORTH W900 SEMI TRACTOR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EMIT LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SMOKE WHICH VIOLATED EPA EMISSIONS GUIDELINES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,201. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.

2006 Kenworth W900 questions

Does the 2006 Kenworth W900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2006 Kenworth W900: Service Brakes, Air; Suspension; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; 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 2006 Kenworth W900?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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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