Kenworth W900 1996

• Recall 4859 [USA]: These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
  vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 5249 [USA]: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
  Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
  dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13642 [USA]: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
  dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
  owner notification is expected to begin during july 1998.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13663 [USA]: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
  dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
  owner notification began december 17, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-425-468-7356.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 12562 [USA]: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
  dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
  owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15154 [USA]: This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
  The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
  dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.
  system: lighting; switch; turn signal lights. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2001104 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint. Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result with possible loss of vehicle control. Correction: dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets.

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• Recall 2001138 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. Correction: vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

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• Recall 1997144 [Canada]: Suspension
  Note: vehicles equipped with airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to the materials used in the sway bar arms and the studs as well as the stud plating, a combination of stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur which could cause the stud to fail prematurely. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: sway bar arm assembly will be replaced with one of a different material. The new studs will have different threads and a different finish.

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• Recall 1996056 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Note: vehicles equipped with federal mogul signal-stat turn signal switches. The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals may have been reversed when installed in the electrical connector. A switch manufactured with this defect will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, signal switches will be replaced.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.