2010 Kenworth T270 problems

20V199000

Date: 2020-04-06. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

10V150000

Date: 2010-04-15. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Consequence: AN OVER-TORQUE OF THE SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARING TO SEIZE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE OVERHEATING OF THE WHEEL END. AS A RESULT, A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BEARINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SPINDLE AND HUB WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SCORING AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

09V348000

Date: 2009-09-03. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELI (excerpt)

Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE. (excerpt)

Remedy: PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE SEE 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357). (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

11037541

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

10188550

Date: 2021-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, VISIBILITY.

Information Only A?A A Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

10177021

Date: 2020-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

10173205

Date: 2020-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

10173212

Date: 2020-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Information Only A?A A Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.

10172038

Date: 2020-02-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Fix-As-Fail: The cruise control may be inoperative after installing CECU software version P30-1030-118 if the vehicle was manufactured without an air pressure sensor. Until the software is revised to address this issue, a pressure sensor must be installed

10168703

Date: 2019-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.

10046161

Date: 2012-08-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.

KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS HAVE MISMATCH OF ENGINE CALIBRATION SOFTWARE AND ALLISON HARDWARE RESULTING IN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEING IMPROPER FOR SHIFT CONTROL. MODELS 2010 T270S AND T370S. *PE

10042806

Date: 2011-11-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

KENWORTH: INFORMATION IN BULLETIN PERTAINING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE DERATE BY WHICH THE DEF FILTERS ARE CLOGGED AND/OR CONTAMINATED DEF IS IDENTIFIED. *PE

10042805

Date: 2011-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.

KENWORTH: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO UPDATING THE ENGINE ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FOR NEW PRODUCTIVE ENGINES. EMISSIONS LABEL WITH REQUIRED CLARIFICATION. *PE