2014 Kenworth T470: recalls and complaints

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• 24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 15V45800022 Jul 2015Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
• 15V2710008 May 2015Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 14V01300024 Jan 2014Seat Belts
• 13V6120005 Dec 2013Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
• 13V24400011 Jun 2013Electrical System / Software
• 13V22200028 May 2013Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

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. 15V458000Received 22 Jul 2015. 12,551 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

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. 14V013000Received 24 Jan 2014. 10,414 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 14KWC/PB114-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2014.

5. 13V612000Received 5 Dec 2013. 5,087 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 2014.

6. 13V244000Received 11 Jun 2013. 4 units.

   Electrical System / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2013.

7. 13V222000Received 28 May 2013. 1,773 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWF, 0513-E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2013.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2014 Kenworth T470?

135,572 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T470 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T470, model years 2011 to 2023. 7 of them name the 2014 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Kenworth T470 open?

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