NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Kenworth W9 Series Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2010 Kenworth W9 Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Kenworth W9 Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #13V322000Reported July 23, 2013 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 802 vehicles
Defect description
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
Safety consequence
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Kenworth W9 Series model years
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