2011 Kenworth T270
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2011 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.
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 and remedy
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.
Paccar IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t270/370, t440/t470, T800, T660, W900 and C500 vehicles manufactured between october 18, 2010, and january 28, 2011. certain cast iron slack adjuster housings, which transmit braking force from the brake chamber push rod to the brake cam tube, may include a flow notch in the handle portion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the slack adjuster housing were to fracture, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster housing IS attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances, and if mounted on the steer axle, could cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 30, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Kenworth IS recalling certain model year 2011 T270, T370, and T800 trucks manufactured from january 28 through march 19, 2010, equipped with DV-2 air governor containing part number g90-1070-2111111 on the t270/370 model trucks and part number g90-1070-11113111 on the T800 model trucks. the DV-2 air governor was misassembled with a blank plug instead of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Although the operator IS warned of low air pressure by audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms, a vehicle crash or fire IS possible if these warnings are not heeded.
Remedy
Kenworth will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the blank plug with a breather and inspect for proper function free of charge. the safety recall began on june 10, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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
- 10170197This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal formation which can cause aftertreatment related fault codes and ECU driven engine derating.
- 10169787Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10165583Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
- 10049799Kenworth: see document search buton for owner letter. Information regarding retrofit routing of harness bundle has changed for previously built medium duty chassis, with ultrashift transmissions, to new specification. Models 2011-2012 T270, T370.
- 10045242Kenworth: diagnostics indicate failed fuel level sensor function in repairs and before component IS replaced, dial face should be cleaned and failure verified. All kenworth models with ohm dial or open card style fuel senders.
- 10044092Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. On certain chassis, the transmission temperature fails to be on the navplus driver display and certain cautions and warnings appropriate for highways needs to be disabled for residential areas.
- 10044091Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. On certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes (adb) or with reduced stopping distance (rsd), the wrong size front spring stopper was installed when built.
- 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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