KENWORTH 2008 KENWORTH W900 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2008 KENWORTH W900
Brand
KENWORTH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2008
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2008 KENWORTH W900 vehicles due to service brakes issues. Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026