2010 Kenworth T300

Recalls

1 recall names the 2010 Kenworth T300. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

  Sep 3, 2009NHTSA 09V348000135 vehicles

  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).

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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.
• 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
• 10155485Tech Tip concerning Transmission Control Module (TCM) Recalibration for Kenworth and Peterbilt
• 10043876Kenworth: the standard production components are replacing the pre-production components.
• 10043867Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Erroneous fault codes may develop in chassis or check engine warning light related to nox emissions measurement and aftertreatment if improvement for the recalibration of engine control module (ecm) IS left uncorrected.
• 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.
• 10040524Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Information on the front drive axle speed warning display.
• 10040394Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.campaign to replace the water pump.
• 10040366Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The odometer may inaccurately record mileage. The fog lamp circuit may not work with the inside switch. Some chassis have inaccurate chassis weight on the door label.
• 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.
• 10040037Paccar: the fuel sensors might not have a sealant plug which could lead to water intrusion, corrossion, and false readings.
• 10040036Paccar inc: fire truck seat height specification change.
• 10039626Paccar: the chassis need pre-production parts removed and retrofitted with production parts.
• 10038191Paccar: the chassis needs to have production parts installed and pre-production parts removed.
• 10034708Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Door label (gawr, gvwr) replacement campaign. The gross axle and gross vehicle weight ratings (gawr and gvwr respectively) listed on the door certification label, may have not been rounded appropriately due to a conversion factor issue at one of the plants. Csc letter has been received.
• 10034707Kenworth service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Paccar PX-6 and px- 8 engine software and aftertreatment updates. The identified chassis require a product improvement involving recalibration of the engine control module (ecm) and the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (def) controller. Some vehicles repairs may also include replacing various aftertreatment system components. Csc letter has been received.
• 10033848Kenworth: fuel. PX8 engine fuel pump head campaign. (Cummins c1009) certain trucks equipped with PX8 engines, require a product improvement involving inspections and possible replacement of the fuel pump head. Failure to perform this repair may result in vehicles developing an external fuel leak, which may cause hard start complaint and possible fault codes for low fuel pressure.
• 10033847Kenworth truck: bench seat campaign. A single occupant sensor was installed in two person bench seats. Depending upon where a passenger(s) sits, the sensor may indicate there are no passengers or it will indicate there are two passengers. The sensor will not indicate a single passenger.

Every Kenworth T300 model year

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