2016 Kenworth W900 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Kenworth W900. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 23, 2024Crash risk2009–2021 Kenworth C500, 2009–2020 Kenworth T370, 2012–2021 Kenworth T440 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 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."
24V145000 · 936 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 6, 2020Crash risk2008–2020 Kenworth T170, 2008–2020 Kenworth T270, 2008–2020 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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."
20V199000 · 461K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 22, 2018Crash risk2016–2019 Kenworth C500, 2016–2019 Kenworth T660, 2016–2019 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
18V555000 · 11K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 1, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Kenworth T660, 2015–2018 Kenworth T680, 2015–2018 Kenworth T800 and 4 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. 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."
18V368000 · 86K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 22, 2017Crash risk2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V593000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2016Crash risk2016 Kenworth W900 — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured May 19, 2015, to December 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
16V362000 · 355 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 24, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680 and 13 other models — Electrical System
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
15V597000 · 354 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 22, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660 and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
15V457000 · 334 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2015Fire risk2010–2016 Kenworth T440, 2010–2016 Kenworth T800, 2010–2016 Kenworth W900 and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
15V309000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 11, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800 and 2 other models — Wheels
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.
15V272000 · 49 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 8, 2015Fire risk2011–2016 Kenworth 963, 2011–2016 Kenworth C500, 2011–2016 Kenworth C540 and 8 other models — Visibility
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.
15V271000 · 105K units · PACCAR Incorporated