2012 Kenworth T370: recalls and complaints

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• 24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 15V2710008 May 2015Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 12V53000012 Oct 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 12V02600030 Jan 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 11V1570007 Mar 2011Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

1. 24V145000Received 23 Feb 2024. 936 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2024.

2. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light

   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.

3. 15V271000Received 8 May 2015. 104,807 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2015.

4. 12V530000Received 12 Oct 2012. 15 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks built with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions between December 7, 2011, and April 6, 2012. The air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the Eaton Ultrashift transmission. Significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak in the air lines.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 12KWH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2012.

5. 12V026000Received 30 Jan 2012. 15,932 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 12KWA/0112-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2012.

6. 11V157000Received 7 Mar 2011. 280 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t270/370, t440/t470, t800, t660, w900 and c500 vehicles manufactured between october 18, 2010, and january 28, 2011. Certain cast iron slack adjuster housings, which transmit braking force from the brake chamber push rod to the brake cam tube, may include a flow notch in the handle portion of the housing due to an error during the casting process. A flow notch in the handle portion may reduce the effective cross section structure and cause the slack adjuster housing to fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the slack adjuster housing were to fracture, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster housing is attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances, and if mounted on the steer axle, could cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 30, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 11KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 2011.

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8. 20149
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10. 20167
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12. 20186
13. 20196
14. 20206
15. 20212
16. 20223
17. 20233

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Kenworth T370?

582,485 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T370 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T370, model years 2007 to 2023. 6 of them name the 2012 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Kenworth T370 open?

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