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Kenworth W990 Recalls

21 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Kenworth W990, model years 2018–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Kenworth W990 — Visual System High risk
Sep 2, 2025 Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster not to display while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the t
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jun 26, 2025 Model years: 2024, 2025
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpec
Also affects: Kenworth L770, Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680
Kenworth W990 — Brakes High risk
Dec 9, 2024 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, includ
Also affects: Kenworth C500b, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Dec 3, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain trucks, the bolts for the steering arm and/or tie rods may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and separate. If this happens, there cou
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 367, Peterbilt 567
Kenworth W990 — Fuel System High risk
Oct 23, 2024 Model years: 2025
On certain trucks equipped with a Cummins X15 engine, the fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump barrels could break and cause a fuel leak. I
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W900
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Jun 12, 2024 Model years: 2025
On certain trucks, the ball stud on the drag link and/or tie rod may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Also affects: Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W900
Kenworth W990 — Powertrain High risk
Mar 8, 2024 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the wiring in the right-hand shift stalk may not be properly connected. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission back into gear after coming to
Also affects: Kenworth T180, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Jan 25, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Oct 19, 2022 Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This coul
Also affects: Kenworth T370, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 348
Kenworth W990 — Lights And Instruments High risk
Oct 17, 2022 Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to freeze while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehi
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367, Peterbilt 389
Kenworth W990 — Engine High risk
Aug 18, 2022 Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: Kenworth T480, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W900
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Jul 28, 2022 Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T270, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T440
Kenworth W990 — Steering High risk
Apr 25, 2022 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail. If this happens, the steer arm could separate from the steering knuckle and cause a los
Also affects: Kenworth T270, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660
Kenworth W990 — Lights And Instruments High risk
Apr 14, 2022 Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may not turn on when the vehicle starts moving. Canadian regulations require that DRLs must be on while driving, unless the head
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Brakes High risk
Nov 19, 2021 Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain trucks, the work brake (also known as a winch brake) may suddenly release while using the winch. If this happens, the truck could move suddenly. Safety Risk: Sudd
Also affects: Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 567
Kenworth W990 — Heater And Defroster High risk
Nov 9, 2021 Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the ventilation control system (HVAC). As a result, certain controls may not work, including the windshield defrost functi
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Heater And Defroster High risk
Jul 20, 2021 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the ventilation control system (HVAC). As a result, certain controls may not work, including the windshield defrost function.
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880
Kenworth W990 — Lights And Instruments High risk
May 14, 2021 Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the driver may be able to turn off the daytime running lamps (DRLs) while driving. Canadian regulations require that DRLs must stay on while driving, unless the
Also affects: Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 389
Kenworth W990 — Powertrain High risk
Feb 17, 2021 Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the cap screws that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the flywheel could detach. If this happens, there
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 367
Kenworth W990 — Suspension High risk
Aug 27, 2020 Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the lift axle pivot bolts may be too short and may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could come loose or break. If this happens, parts could fall
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 348, Peterbilt 365
Kenworth W990 — Visual System High risk
Apr 26, 2019 Model years: 2020
On certain trucks, the upper glass on the side mirrors may not be properly attached. This could cause the mirror glass to fall off or to hang from its wiring and block the lower co
Also affects: Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579
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