Recalls for your 2020 Kenworth W990

Recalls for 2020 Kenworth W990

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2023 Kenworth W990

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2023 Kenworth W990

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2019-12-20
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t800, t880 and w990 and peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.  The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.  

Consequence
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began february 19, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 19kwe and 19pbg.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT


Posted on: 2019-12-20
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t800, t880 and w990 and peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.  The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.  

Consequence
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began february 19, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 19kwe and 19pbg.

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 #3 - 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 #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles.  The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022.  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 21kwg and 21pbm.

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles.  The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022.  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 21kwg and 21pbm.

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.nhtsa.gov.