2018 Kenworth K370 Recall Information and Defects
The 2018 Kenworth K370 has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and PACCAR Incorporated. These critical defects primarily concern hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and axle assembly. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 17KWA and 217-A)
NHTSA ID: 17V103000 | MFR Campaign Number: 17KWA and 217-A
Posted on: 2017-02-21
Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at
1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at
1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 17KWA and 217-A
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: Axle Assembly Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 817-D and 17KWE)
NHTSA ID: 17V554000 | MFR Campaign Number: 817-D and 17KWE
Posted on: 2017-09-08
Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Consequence
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at
1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at
1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 817-D and 17KWE
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
