The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2024 Kenworth W900. The contact, who is a fleet manager, stated that while one of the drivers was driving uphill, the vehicle stalled. The driver called and the contact went to the location where the vehicle was pulled over. The contact stated that there was fuel spewing from the injection pump. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware that the fuel pump barrel was fractured. The contact repaired the vehicle on-site. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24E078000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The failure mileage was 110,230.
The worst 2024 Kenworth W900 problems
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- Fuel system1
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- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
- Risk
- An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBB and 24KWB.
Recall number 24V043000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V717000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Kenworth W900 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- This optional software update is expected to be available after 08/28/2026.
- The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.
- This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with...
- This optional software update is expected to be available on 08/07/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024...
- Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update
- EMY21-25 ghg
- Procedure pictures updated for clarity
- Certain vehicle model years 2020-2025 K270, K370, T270, T280, T370, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900 chassis...
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Questions about the 2024 Kenworth W900
Is the 2024 Kenworth W900 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Kenworth W900, close to a typical W900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kenworth W900?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kenworth W900 have?
2 recalls, covering steering and seat belts.
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