The worst 2002 Kenworth T900 problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: controls: hand control/valve
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
- Risk
- Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
Recall number 02V241001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Kenworth T900 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
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Is the 2002 Kenworth T900 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Kenworth T900.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Kenworth T900?
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How many recalls does the 2002 Kenworth T900 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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