Recalls for 2021 Kenworth W900

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and kenworth t800, t880, w900, w990 vehicles equipped with watson and chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model sl2065).  The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.  

Consequence
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began september 29, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall is 20pbe and 20kwc.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 kenworth t680, t880, w990, t800, w900 and peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a cummins x15 engine.  The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Consequence
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge.  The recall began on march 29, 2021.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt).  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwa and 21pbb.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.