DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHECKING THE OIL, THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRAME RAIL WAS FRACTURED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE FRAME RAIL WAS REPLACED.
1999 Kenworth W900L
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Interior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Structure complaints
3 reportsDT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KENWORTH W900L, AND STATED THE HOOD WOULD NOT SHUT BECAUSE THE FRAME CRACKED. THE CRACK OCCURRED 10 INCHES BEHIND THE SPRING HANGER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRAME RAIL. *AK
BOTH FRAME RAIL EXTENTION WERE CRACKED
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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