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VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768 — 2001 Kenworth W900

Recorded with Masters Edge Incorporated · USDOT 1771067

3 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1NKWXTEX01J880768
Model year2001
MakeKenworth
ModelW900
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateNY 28128MC (New York)
Last inspected2025-04-30

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-04-301NKWXTEX01J880768NY 28128MCMASTERS EDGE INCORPORATED · USDOT 1771067

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Masters Edge Incorporated Active

USDOT
1771067
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY
Power units
8
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NKWXTEX01J880768
Year/Make
2001 Kenworth
Inspections
1
Open recalls
3

What this means

1NKWXTEX01J880768 is a 2001 Kenworth W900 operated by Masters Edge Incorporated (USDOT 1771067). License plate on its inspection records: NY 28128MC. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2001 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKWXTEX01J880768. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: C10/C11 engine, 10.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-04-30). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-30) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (11). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Masters Edge Incorporated (USDOT 1771067) on 2025-04-30 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.

Recalls & owner complaints

3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2001 Kenworth W900 platform. The most recent, 03V234000, concerns on certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelW900
Model Year2001
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHILLICOTHE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelC10/C11
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L10.3
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive TypeOther
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance11⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MASTERS EDGE INCORPORATED (DOT 1771067)Last seen 2025-04-30
1 inspections · 4 OOS · 11 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NY 28128MC
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
03V234000

Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.

Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GRABHANDLE LOCATION AND IF DETERMINED TO BE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, THE HANDLE WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE PROPER HEIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

NHTSA Campaign
01V335000

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Risk: UNDER-TIGHTENED FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVELINE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRIVELINE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A

NHTSA Campaign
01V305000

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.

Risk: THIS FAILURE MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY TO DIRECT AIR BLOWING FROM THE HVAC SYSTEM TO THE WINDSHIELD, POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODE DOOR OPERATION AND REPLACE THE HVAC CAB MODE HOUSING ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768 decode to?
VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768 decodes to a 2001 Kenworth W900 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C10/C11; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 2001 Kenworth W900 VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 4 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (11), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Are there recalls on VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768?
3 NHTSA recalls match the 2001 Kenworth W900 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1NKWXTEX01J880768?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 28128MC (New York).

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