The worst 2008 Kenworth T170 problems
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Recalls 2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 20V199000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: disc
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 09V166000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Kenworth T170 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Information Only:
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
- Fix-As-Fail: The cruise control may be inoperative after installing CECU software version P30-1030-118 if...
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- Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting
- Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal...
- Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear
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Is the 2008 Kenworth T170 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Kenworth T170.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kenworth T170?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 Kenworth T170 have?
2 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, air.
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