The worst 2017 Kenworth T270 problems
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Recalls 2
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
Tires
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
- Risk
- A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1‑800‑592‑3267. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1016G (PB) (Peterbilt), and 16KWC (Kenworth).
Recall number 16V803000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Kenworth T270 24
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
- Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet...
- Fix-As-Fail – Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are...
- Safety Recall â Cummins Fuel Rail Leak â the federal safety agency ID: 21V391 / TC: 2021-323, Cummins...
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix-As-Fail
- Fix-As-Fail – The Battery Management System (BMS) may report the incorrect battery condition
- Fix-As-Fail
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Is the 2017 Kenworth T270 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Kenworth T270.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Kenworth T270?
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How many recalls does the 2017 Kenworth T270 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and tires.
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