The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.
The worst 2020 Kenworth T170 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 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
- Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update
- Info Only
- Safety Recall â Interim Notification
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- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix-As-Fail
- Information only: In 2020, Peterbilt and Kenworth began using the same M10, M12, M16, and M20 frame...
What 2020 Kenworth T170 owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Kenworth T170
Is the 2020 Kenworth T170 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Kenworth T170, close to a typical T170 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Kenworth T170?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Kenworth T170 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Kenworth T170 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V199000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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