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2022 Kenworth W900 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Kenworth W900 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 58,389 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 23V717000 2023-10-26 3,841 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

STEERING 22V547000 2022-07-28 47,500 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which…

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for…

VISIBILITY 21V546000 2021-07-20 6,916 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Consequence

Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

ENGINE 21V080000 2021-02-17 132 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Consequence

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's…

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
2
2crashes2injuries
STEERING
1
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2022 kenworth w900. Consumer stated that while driving vehicle began to vibrate and steered to the left on its own. The consumer stated the vehicle crashed into a wall barrier.”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING · reported 2022-07-12

“Driving a 2022 kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front bumpers and fenders had mimimal…”

STEERING · reported 2021-10-04

“Driving a 2022 kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front bumpers and fenders had mimimal…”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING · reported 2021-10-04
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 2022 Kenworth W900 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.