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VIN 1XKWDB9X73J706721 — 2003 Kenworth W900

Recorded with Hernandez Trucking Inc · USDOT 3623075

2 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XKWDB9X73J706721
Model year2003
MakeKenworth
ModelW900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNM IRN0153 (New Mexico)
Inspection window2025-01-23 to 2025-11-17

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
2025-11-171XKWDB9X73J706721NM IRN0153HERNANDEZ TRUCKING INC · USDOT 3623075

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

Hernandez Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
3623075
MC
1379958
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Dexter, NM
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
5
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
66.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XKWDB9X73J706721
Year/Make
2003 Kenworth
Inspections
2
Open recalls
2

What this means

1XKWDB9X73J706721 is a 2003 Kenworth W900 operated by Hernandez Trucking Inc (USDOT 3623075). License plate on its inspection records: NM IRN0153. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2003 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKWDB9X73J706721. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-23 and 2025-11-17. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-17) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Hernandez Trucking Inc (USDOT 3623075) from 2025-01-23 to 2025-11-17 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Recalls & owner complaints

2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2003 Kenworth W900 platform. The most recent, 07V107000, concerns on certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either … 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 Year2003
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
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 Model3406
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 L14.6
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 Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by HERNANDEZ TRUCKING INC (DOT 3623075)2025-01-23 → 2025-11-17
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate NM IRN0153
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Hernandez Trucking Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
07V107000

Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING, PARTS, OR TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED WERE EITHER NOT INSTALLED, CONNECTED, OR PROGRAMMED PROPERLY.

Risk: IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN LEFT IN DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND, IF NEEDED, WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

NHTSA Campaign
04V174000

Issue: CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY

Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE NEUTRAL START FEATURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO DISABLE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO START IN GEAR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CONNECTIONS IN THE WIRING HARNESS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XKWDB9X73J706721 decode to?
VIN 1XKWDB9X73J706721 decodes to a 2003 Kenworth W900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 2003 Kenworth W900 VIN 1XKWDB9X73J706721 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Are there recalls on VIN 1XKWDB9X73J706721?
2 NHTSA recalls match the 2003 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 1XKWDB9X73J706721?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NM IRN0153 (New Mexico).

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