2022 KENWORTH W990 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 KENWORTH W990 has 0 complaints and 27 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to safety system malfunctions, steering gear concerns, and electrical software errors according to recall data. There are no consumer complaints registered for this model year.
The 27 recalls primarily affect the electrical, braking, steering, and transmission systems. Most recalls involve software updates or inspection and replacement of defective components to address potential safety risks.
Recalls- Electrical system ECU. Recall 24V915000 covers 220,764 vehicles with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units. Electrical noise and low signal issues may cause the ECU to misprocess commands or stop functioning. Safety systems relying on the ECU may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free of charge.
- Gear shifter linkage. Recall 24V190000 affects 70,509 trucks with improperly crimped right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors. Loss of communication to the transmission can disable the vehicle after stopping, elevating crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace assemblies as needed at no cost.
- Steering gear. Recall 22V547000 involves 47,500 vehicles with incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured gear can lead to loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Dealers inspect serial numbers and replace defective gears for free.
- Instrument cluster display. Recall 22V779000 covers 74,730 trucks with digital displays that may freeze and fail to show critical safety information. Loss of speed and warning indicators intensifies crash risk. Software updates will be provided without charge.
- Winch brake software. Recall 21V906000 includes 908 vehicles where the work brake may disengage service brakes unintentionally during winching, causing potential vehicle roll and safety hazards. Dealers will update the software at no cost.
- Transmission starter interlock. Recall 21V262000 affects 53 vehicles where the starter interrupt may allow starting when the transmission is not in park. Unintended movement risk is increased. Dealers will inspect and fix the harness connections free of charge.
Owners managing repeated repairs or safety defects related to recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting appropriate legal resources is recommended if issues remain unresolved despite recall remedies.
2022 KENWORTH W990 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
414464
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 KENWORTH W990
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.
2022 KENWORTH W990
70509 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 KENWORTH W990
74730 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Risk: The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 KENWORTH W990
47500 vehicles affected
STEERING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 KENWORTH W990
908 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 KENWORTH W990
53 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.