Kenworth W990 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
22 recalls found for the Kenworth W990 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kenworth W990 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Kenworth W990 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 Kenworth W990 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Kenworth W990 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Kenworth W990 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Kenworth W990 | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Kenworth W990 recalls
- Aug 21, 202626V544000Seats811 vehiclesPeterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 4 more models
The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.
- Jul 27, 202626V485000Electrical system5,925 vehiclesPeterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537 and 10 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Sep 2, 202525V569000Electrical system18,332 vehiclesKenworth T680, T880 and 1 more model
The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed.
- Jun 26, 202525V436000Exterior lighting56,260 vehiclesPeterbilt 520, Peterbilt 536 and 14 more models
The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended.
- Dec 9, 202424V915000Service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system220,764 vehiclesPeterbilt 389, Peterbilt 548 and 21 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Oct 23, 202424V789000Fuel system, diesel5,690 vehiclesPeterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 7 more models
The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
- Jun 12, 202424V433000Steering7,410 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 520 and 16 more models
The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Do not drive until repaired
- Mar 27, 202424V233000Steering782 vehiclesPeterbilt 536, Peterbilt 548 and 8 more models
The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.