During the last two years I have had all 4 tires on this trailer blow out. Only the original tires blew out -- they did not go flat they blew apart -- goodyear st225/75r15 load range c, original tires that came with the 5th wheel trailer -- the trailer was not over the gross vehicle weight rating. Have you had any other complains regarding this tire. Thanks( dot number: tire size: st225/75r1 )
The worst 1997 Kenworth W900 problems
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Recalls 5
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V142000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V051000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Recall number 98V129000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Recall number 97V196003 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Recall number 97V139000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Kenworth W900 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
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- Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will...
- Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures
- Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts
- Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation
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Is the 1997 Kenworth W900 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Kenworth W900, close to a typical W900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Kenworth W900?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Kenworth W900 have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, suspension and electrical system.
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