2008 Kenworth T270: recalls and complaints

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• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 09V3480003 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 09V14000029 Apr 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 08V2460003 Jun 2008Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20pbc AND 20KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.

2. 09V348000Received 3 Sep 2009. 135 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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).

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW9 & 909-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2009.

3. 09V140000Received 29 Apr 2009. 2 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 2 my 2009 kenworth t270 and t370 4x2 trucks. The anchor plate tie bar which reinforces the anchor plate on 73mm calipers was not installed. Under high torque brake applications the slide pins could bind, resulting in a reduction of the braking effort and/or brake drag caused by incomplete brake release; or the anchor plate could fatigue, resulting in a cracked and/or fracture anchor plate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could result in reduced braking capacity and increased stopping distances, or part of the anchor plate could separate and fall onto the roadway. Either of these could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the brakes on the affected chassis for the presence of the anchor plate tie bar; and install the anchor plate tie bar if missing free of charge. All vehicles have been fixed. Owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 409B & 09KW2.

4. 08V246000Received 3 Jun 2008. 36 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (icbb). A harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come in contact with the fuel line at the top of the fuel splitter valve.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The edge of the bracket may compromise the fuel line causing an interruption in fuel flow, or loss of fuel resulting in compromised vehicle performance or potentially causing a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will re-work the existing icbb cable routing bracket and replace the fuel splitter valve bracket to provide adequate clearance between components. The recall began o june 30, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2008.

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2. 20084
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5. 20114
6. 20124
7. 20135
8. 20146
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10. 20163
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12. 20185
13. 20195
14. 20204
15. 20212
16. 20222
17. 20231

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Kenworth T270?

460,688 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T270 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T270, model years 2007 to 2023. 4 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Kenworth T270 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.