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2015 KW 900L Cummins ISX15

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Diverdownsw, Jun 28, 2014.

  1. Jun 28, 2014 #1
    Diverdownsw

    Diverdownsw Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25516: We posted a 2015 KW 900L with a ISX15 at 550hp in Feb of this year. While pulling a load to PA from MS last week the engine quit while pulling a mountain in WV. Allowed it sit for awhile then attempted to start, with no luck. Called a wrecker that pulled it to WorldWide Equipment in Jane Lew, WV. The next couple of days they called and advised that it had busted pistons, broke crank, bent and dropped valves, just to name a few. The engine only had 28,000 miles. I have put all but about 300 miles on it. Cummins agreed to replace the engine with a brand new, not factory rebuilt engine after our lawyer became involved.

    Has anyone else experienced a catastropic failure with these few miles? Is the ISX 15 a lemon as was the Cat C13?
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2014 #2
    Lone Ranger 13

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    Sometimes you get a bad engine, transmission, etc. I don't think Cummins fail like that very often. My first truck had a faulty transmission. My second truck had an engine problem (cracked head).
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2014 #3
    poppapump1332

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    Im running a 2010 isx 15 550 only problem ive had was a egr valve and egr cooler other then that engine is strong and runs good only thing i hate is engine fan is wicked when its on you have to shift like the jakes on or youll miss the gear.
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2014 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    You just gotta shift it like you are mad at it.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2014 #5
    Diverdownsw

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    That is true, got to shift it like you are mad at it. Almost like shifting a 13 speed with the old Screaming Demon Detroits
     
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