How many recalls does the 1982 Kenworth W900 have?

The 1982 Kenworth W900 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Kenworth W900 has an open recall?

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1982 Kenworth W900 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1982 Kenworth W900 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 83V078000 1983-08-24 3,100 affected

Defect

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Kenworth W900 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.