1994 KENWORTH W900 Recall

Campaign:: 01V142000 on 04/25/2001
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:: 09/30/1994 - 01/30/2001
Affected:: 14
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1994 KENWORTH W900 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:: TIB-44-17
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe
Bulletin:: TIB-E-009
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm
Bulletin:: TIB-E011
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm
Bulletin:: TIB-E-055
Component:: 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:: Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe
Bulletin:: TIB-13-040
Component:: 023000 suspension:multiple axle
Summary:: Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will increase air volume for worthwhile improvement to exceed government fmvss 121. model t800, w900. *pe see document search butt