Frame extension for vehicle broke six times in four years where steering box was attached to frame. Dealership has repaired this on each incident, failing to effectively remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments. *consumer is aware of other vehicles of same make / model / year experiencing same problem.
The worst 1997 Kenworth W900L problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Tires1
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- Body1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Kenworth W900L 7
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- 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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- 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
What 1997 Kenworth W900L owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Kenworth W900L
Is the 1997 Kenworth W900L reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Kenworth W900L, fewer than a typical W900L model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Kenworth W900L?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Kenworth W900L have?
No recalls on record.
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