The worst 2018 Kenworth T470 problems
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Recalls 2
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Kenworth T470 10
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
- Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air...
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- Safety Recall â Interim Notification
- 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...
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Is the 2018 Kenworth T470 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Kenworth T470.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Kenworth T470?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Kenworth T470 have?
2 recalls, covering steering and fuel system, diesel.
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