Recall campaign83V078000
Recall 83V078000: 1982–1983 Kenworth W900
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
- Report received
- Aug 24, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 3,100vehicles
- Model years
- 1982–1983
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
Dealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Kenworth W9000 complaints
- 1983 Kenworth W9001 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.