2021 KENWORTH W900B Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 KENWORTH W900B has 0 complaints and 20 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners have not reported any issues or defects for this model year at this time.
There are 20 recalls affecting various systems on this truck. These recalls involve critical safety and electronic components.
Recalls- Electronic Control Unit software. NHTSA recall 24V915000 affects 220,764 vehicles. The Bendix EC80 Advanced ECU may malfunction due to electrical noise and low signal strength, causing safety systems like ABS, traction control, and collision mitigation to fail or stop working. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or parking advisories were issued.
- Service brakes control module. Also part of recall 24V915000 impacting 220,764 vehicles, the hydraulic antilock/traction control system may respond incorrectly due to the faulty ECU. This increases crash risk as safety features may fail. Dealers will fix this by reprogramming the ECU software at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with this model should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law for possible remedies.
2021 KENWORTH W900B Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
220764
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 KENWORTH W900B
220764 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.