2013 KENWORTH W900 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 KENWORTH W900 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system malfunctions, driveline component torque problems, and potential engine fire risks due to ventilation defects.
The vehicle is subject to 8 recalls addressing various components including the driveline, air brake systems, engine cooling, and windshield wiper motor. These recalls impact safety-critical systems and involve repairs like hardware re-torquing, software updates, and component replacements.
Recalls- Driveline fasteners. Recall 12V407000 affects 535 vehicles where cap screws securing the driveline were not properly torqued. This can cause driveline separation disabling the vehicle and potentially causing a crash. Dealers will inspect and re-torque the fasteners free of charge.
- Brake relay valves. Recall 12V026000 involves 15,932 vehicles equipped with Bendix ATR-6 valves that may leak internally in cold conditions, causing continuous brake application. This raises fire and crash risks. PACCAR provides a temporary repair until a permanent fix is available.
- Brake application delay. Recall 13V573000 covers 18 trucks with brake chambers that apply or release brakes slowly, violating FMVSS 121. Slower brake response increases stopping distance. Dealers will modify the air brake system at no cost.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V309000 affects 4,823 trucks with Cummins Westport ISL G engines where a vent tube elbow may detach, allowing oil onto hot surfaces risking fire. Repairs include securing the elbow and reprogramming the ECM free of charge.
- Air brake reservoir volume. Recall 24V145000 involves 996 vehicles with insufficient air volume in brake system tanks, reducing braking performance. Dealers will install correctly sized air tanks free of charge.
- Electronic stability control software. Recall 20V199000 covers 460,515 trucks where ABS warning lights may fail if power is lost to the ABS controller. Drivers could unknowingly operate without ABS, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update NAMUX software for free.
- ABS warning light failure. Also under recall 20V199000, the failure of ABS warning lights to illuminate doubles the risk of unnoticed brake failure. The same software update applies.
- Windshield wiper motor water intrusion. Recall 15V271000 affects 104,807 trucks where water leaks into the motor, causing intermittent wiper failure and possible corrosion leading to fire risk. PACCAR is testing a remedy and will notify owners when available.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall repairs concerning brake failures, driveline separation, or fire hazards should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal guidance may be warranted for persistent safety-related defects in these vehicles.
2013 KENWORTH W900 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
587626
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 KENWORTH W900
996 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2008-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2021-2023 Kenworth T800B, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2013 KENWORTH W900
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2013 KENWORTH W900
104807 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Risk: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 KENWORTH W900
4823 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2013 KENWORTH W900
18 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 KENWORTH W900
15932 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
2013 KENWORTH W900
535 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Risk: Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Complaints
No complaints found.