I am analyzing a rollover event with the subject Kenworth T270 configured as a tanker truck. The driver's safety belt was configured with an "IMMI Comfort Latch" shoulder belt tension reliever. It appears that this system is in violation of FMVSS 208 sections S7.4.2 and S7.4.5 due to the fact that there is no automatic release of the tension relieving device upon opening of the driver's door or release of the driver's buckle latch. In the subject accident, the inexperienced young driver, whoi had never driven a vehicle with a "Comfort Latch" safety belt tension relieving device, apparently just buckle the safety belt around him, unaware that the shoulder belt had excessive slack in it, due to a previous driver having set the "Comfort Latch". IN the rollover event he was ejected from the vehicle and was killed in the accident.
The worst 2015 Kenworth T270 problems
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- Seat belts1
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- Seat belts1
Recalls 4
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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 15V271000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
- Risk
- Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 (Kenworth), or 1‑940‑591‑4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).
Recall number 14V810000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The notification schedule for this recall ran July 29 to December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1‑812‑377‑3713. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWJ. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 814-H.
Recall number 14V486000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Kenworth T270 16
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
- Fix-As-Fail
- Fix-As-Fail
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- DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank...
- 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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Is the 2015 Kenworth T270 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Kenworth T270, close to a typical T270 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Kenworth T270?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kenworth T270 have?
4 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc), visibility and parking brake.
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