KENWORTH T170 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

3
Complaints
2
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

3 Complaints 2 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Paccar Incorporated
NHTSA Campaign: 20V199000 SAFETY RECALL
460.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2020
Safety Issue:

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

Potential Risk:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KENWORTH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 20pbc AND 20KWB
Notice Date: May 26, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2020

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Paccar Incorporated
Campaign: 11426796 Other
Jul 28, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Corrective Action:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Additional Notes:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 11426796
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2021
Paccar Incorporated
Campaign: 11426796 Other
Jul 28, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Corrective Action:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Additional Notes:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 11426796
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2021
Paccar Incorporated
Campaign: 11426796 Other
Jul 28, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Corrective Action:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Additional Notes:

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Manufacturer: KENWORTH
Mfg Campaign: 11426796
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2021

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