How many recalls does the 1986 Kenworth W900b have?

The 1986 Kenworth W900b has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Kenworth W900b has an open recall?

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1986 Kenworth W900b Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Kenworth W900b has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,090 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Recall campaigns

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 86V003000 1986-12-07 90 affected

Defect

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE…

Remedy

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 86V004000 1986-12-07 5,000 affected

Defect

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.

Remedy

REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.

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 1986 Kenworth W900b as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.