2005 KENWORTH W900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 6 inspections • 11 recalls • 2 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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11 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (6 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

Inspections
6
Carriers
1
Open recalls
11
Complaints
2

Vehicle identity

VIN
1XKWD49X35J091521
Model Year
2005
Make
KENWORTH
Model
W900
Manufacturer
KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
WMI
1XK

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
ISX
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14.9 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
CHILLICOTHE
Plant State
OHIO
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Air

Technical details (2)

Note
47,001-57,000 lbs.
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85654032 Aug 28, 2025 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 8
85372329 Jul 30, 2025 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 1
81266617 Apr 4, 2024 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 1
81094917 Mar 12, 2024 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 2
80950041 Feb 27, 2024 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 2
78771643 May 30, 2023 TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC 3

Recalls for this make/model/year (11)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
09V239000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
09V166000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
08V485000 SUSPENSION
08V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
07V153000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
07V132000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
07V107000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05V570000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05V237000 SUSPENSION:REAR
05V189000 SUSPENSION
05V084000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaints for this make/model/year (2)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1586628 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
798853 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 6 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on May 30, 2023. Most recent inspection: Aug 28, 2025 by TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC. 17 total violations cited; 5 out-of-service events.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 6 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 5 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection?
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age?
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?
This VIN's make/model/year matches 9 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

Data sources & freshness

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EIA

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