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2003 Kenworth W900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2003 Kenworth W900, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2003 Kenworth W900

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 07V107000 Reported 4,592 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact…

  2. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 04V174000 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    Certain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. Owner notification began on may 7, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

  3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V285000 Reported 117 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. Owner notification began september 16, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

  4. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 03V234000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at…

  5. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 03V168000 Reported 483 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an…

  6. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 03V045000 Reported 9,890 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. Owners who take their…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Kenworth W900 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving at night the headlights shut off without warning. This forced the driver to pull off the road because the lack of visibility. Consumer contacted the dealership, and mechanic determined t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2004 · Exterior lighting

Compare Kenworth W900 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth W900 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Kenworth W90010
1976 Kenworth W90010
1977 Kenworth W90010
1978 Kenworth W90020
1982 Kenworth W90010
1983 Kenworth W90011
1991 Kenworth W90010
1994 Kenworth W90011
1995 Kenworth W90021
1996 Kenworth W90060
1997 Kenworth W90051
1998 Kenworth W90063
1999 Kenworth W900103
2000 Kenworth W90097
2001 Kenworth W90091
2002 Kenworth W90041
2003 Kenworth W90061
2004 Kenworth W900122
2005 Kenworth W90092
2006 Kenworth W900111
2007 Kenworth W900162
2008 Kenworth W900201
2009 Kenworth W900170
2010 Kenworth W90090
2011 Kenworth W900100
2012 Kenworth W90080
2013 Kenworth W90070
2014 Kenworth W90090
2015 Kenworth W90090
2016 Kenworth W900110
2017 Kenworth W90060
2018 Kenworth W90090
2019 Kenworth W90070
2020 Kenworth W90060
2021 Kenworth W90031
2022 Kenworth W90042
2023 Kenworth W90040
2024 Kenworth W90021
2025 Kenworth W90020

Checking a specific 2003 Kenworth W900

How do I know if my 2003 Kenworth W900 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2003 Kenworth W900; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V045000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kenworth models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.