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2021 Kenworth W900 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kenworth W900, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 26, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Kenworth W900 recall campaigns

The 2021 Kenworth W900 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V717000 dated October 26, 2023.
Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
October 26, 2023
Potential units
3,841campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

Why it matters: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.

Owner notification: March 20, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
ENGINE
Report received
February 17, 2021
Potential units
132campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Why it matters: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. 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 21KWA and 21PBB.

Owner notification: March 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
August 26, 2020
Potential units
1,097campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: September 29, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Kenworth W900?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Kenworth W900 campaign records are Power Train (1), Engine (1), Seat Belts (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train1
Engine1
Seat Belts1