Recalls for your 2016 Kenworth T270

Recalls for 2016 Kenworth T270

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR


Posted on: 2015-05-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured november 1, 2010, to april 6, 2015.  In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.

Consequence
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.  Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Paccar is still developing and testing a remedy.  The recall is expected to begin in july 2015.  An interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015.  The recall began on september 2, 1015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
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.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
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.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.