2010 Kenworth T270
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 Kenworth T270. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Kenworth IS recalling certain model year 2010 T270 and T370 trucks equipped with non-lms hubs. the spindle nut attaching the hub and bearing to the axle spindle (steer or drive) may have been over-torqued during the hub installation process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An over-torque of the spindle nut may cause the bearing to seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. as a result, a wheel end fire may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bearings free of charge. the spindle and hub will be inspected for scoring and replaced if necessary. the safety recall began on april 23, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Paccar IS recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth T300, T270, and T370, model year 2009-2010 T800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Remedy
Paccar IS working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge please see 09e-046. the safety recall began on october 1, 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10172038Fix-As-Fail: The cruise control may be inoperative after installing CECU software version P30-1030-118 if the vehicle was manufactured without an air pressure sensor. Until the software is revised to address this issue, a pressure sensor must be installed
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10046161Kenworth: some trucks have mismatch of engine calibration software and allison hardware resulting in hydraulic pressure being improper for shift control. Models 2010 t270s and t370s.
- 10042806Kenworth: information in bulletin pertaining to possible engine derate by which the def filters are clogged and/or contaminated def IS identified.
- 10042805Kenworth: information pertaining to updating the engine on certain trucks for new productive engines. Emissions label with required clarification.
- 10040167Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear.
- 10040166Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate.
- 10040165Paccar: there are cooling modules that may have a loose connection at the charge air cooler mounting.
- 10039625Paccar: the chassis need pre-production parts removed and retrofitted with production parts.
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