2018 Kenworth W990 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Kenworth W990. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Kenworth W990. Check your W990 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Kenworth W990 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 22V277000
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
- Risk
- Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. 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 are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
2018 Kenworth W990 complaints and service bulletins
Kenworth has issued at least 19 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Engine (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
- Electrical System (2)
- Structure (2)
- Equipment (1)
- Fuel System, Other (1)
Read Kenworth W990 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your W990 by VIN
Not every 2018 Kenworth W990 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kenworth dealer.