2012 Kenworth W9 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W9 Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 Kenworth W9 Series recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Kenworth W9 Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 W9 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 W9 Series | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W9 Series model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.