2004 Kenworth W900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
12 safety recalls list the 2004 Kenworth W900, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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12 safety recalls for the 2004 Kenworth W900
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is…
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Suspension
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam…
Remedy: Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at…
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Suspension
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners.…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2004. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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Structure
On certain trucks, some of the huck bolts on the cab may not have been properly installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the huck bolts on the cab attaching structure of the left-hand door aperture, if necessary. The recall began on november 19, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
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Universal joint (power train)
On certain trucks built with the optional dana spl driveline, the u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were not properly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will verify the torque of the u-joint fasteners. Parts showing excessive wear will be replaced. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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Electrical system: front underhood
On certain trucks equipped with a combination of caterpillar c11/c13 engines and an optional leece neville brushless alternator, a chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.
Remedy: Dealers will change the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provide the necessary clearance to all surrounding components. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure was omitted from the vehicle's certification label.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected label. The recall began august 12, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Kenworth W900 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2004 kenworth w9, was entering onto the ohio turnpike when its right rear trailer tire caught on fire *bf the driver was able to put the fire out, using a fire extinguisher. (ohio traffic crash report”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2011 · Tires
“This had happened to my parents. My dad drives a kenworth t2000 it is a brand new 2004. My dad was parking his truck for the night in waco, tx when he had smelt something burning. He opened the hood o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2004 · Electrical system
Compare Kenworth W900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth W900 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1975 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Kenworth W900 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Kenworth W900 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Kenworth W900 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 7 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 Kenworth W900 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W900 | 16 | 2 |
| 2008 Kenworth W900 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth W900 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Kenworth W900 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 Kenworth W900 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 Kenworth W900 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 Kenworth W900 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Kenworth W900 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Kenworth W900 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 Kenworth W900 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 Kenworth W900 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Kenworth W900 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth W900 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Kenworth W900 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 Kenworth W900 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth W900 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Kenworth W900
How do I know if my 2004 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. 12 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 04V174000).
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.
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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.