# Recalls that may apply to the 1983 Kenworth W900

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [86V003000](/recalls/nhtsa/86V003000.md), 1986-12-07: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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 DELIVERY ACTION. Built 1982\-11\-01 to 1985\-12\-01.
- [83V078000](/recalls/nhtsa/83V078000.md), 1983-08-24: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT. Built 1982\-03\-01 to 1983\-08\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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