Keypad shifter, pushing drive button select side of keypad would light up with a 6 indicating truck was in drive problem: select side of keypad (6) would go blank driving,always reached down and pushed d button the 6 would re-illuminate, (friday feb 23rd 2018) keypad blank I did not push the drive button, fifty miles, no issues until I slowed down for red stoplight on a 4 lane road, transmission shifted into neutral at 15 MPH, light turned green I had to come to complete stop to get vehicle back in gear backing traffic up monitored keypad after that pushed d on keypad when light would go blank. Called rihm kenworth coon rapids mn, service dept, they had no idea what the problem was.... March 07 2018 took truck into rihm kenworth coon rapids told them the story what happened, all the service writer wrote up was trans selector goes blank. The tech wrote up he could not recreate problem!! Invoice 400071gr dealer sent out unsafe truck!! 06/11/2018 blank display, coming up to cloverleaf on freeway to exit truck shifted into neutral again! 06/13/2018 brought truck back to dealer, invoice 401631gr they spent 4 hours going after fault code of po722 output speed no signal... Leaving dealership display light went blank again, informed serv. Mgr 06/15/2018 brought truck back to dealer as the display going blank was becoming more frequent invoice 401663gr they contacted arens (the manufacturer of the push button display) and got no response, they replaced push button display. Took truck, display went blank again, informed service mgr again 06/18/2018 display blank, truck shifted into neutral again, 3rd incident where truck went into neutral moving down road! 06/19/2018 took back to dealer inv 402283gr tech had received email from arens tech support on 06/15/2018 (perform calibration procedure on electric shift motor) now truck works as it should. *dt updated 12/3/18
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Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V145000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
- Risk
- Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Recall number 22V277000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth) or 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
Recall number 21V391000 · Recall details
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
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑526‑9504.
Recall number 19V239000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
- Risk
- Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
Recall number 18V931000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Kenworth T370 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Replaced obsolete SRT codes with updated SRT codes.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update
- Safety recall
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- Safety Recall â Interim Notification
- 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
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Is the 2018 Kenworth T370 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Kenworth T370, close to a typical T370 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Kenworth T370?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Kenworth T370 have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, air, steering and fuel system, diesel.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Kenworth T370 transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V931000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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