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2018 Kenworth W990 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2018 Kenworth W990. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as KENWORTH W990.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
17,641
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
19

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

22V277000

Date: 2022-04-25. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

19 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ENGINE8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE2
EQUIPMENT1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING1

11037541

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

11037451

Date: 2026-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

An exhaust manifold slip joint seal kit is now available for EPA 2017-2024 PACCAR MX-13 engines.

11035111

Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

The Condition, Chassis Affected, Service Action, Warranty, and Procedure sections have been updated to include the latest prognostics bulletin verbiage.

11035107

Date: 2026-07-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Updated Eaton's TAIB0885EN Bulletin link.

11033916

Date: 2026-06-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

The PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast video link has been removed. It will be included with updated information at a later date.

11033373

Date: 2026-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Kenworth - The Warranty section has been updated to include Peterbilt-specific SRT codes for cross-division repair filing.

11033351

Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.

11032293

Date: 2026-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations. This is not a stand-alone procedure. Cummins Quickserve troubleshooting will specify the use of these procedures while troubleshooting specific fault codes.

11032290

Date: 2026-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values.

11032284

Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
W9900

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