2010 Kenworth T700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2010 Kenworth T700. Newest first.
Paccar IS recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, T660, T700, T800, and W900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar MX engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar MX engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine IS under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Paccar IS recalling certain model year kenworth T660, T700, T800 and W900 vehicles manufactured from december 22, 2008, through august 2, 2010, and equipped with ag400l air disc brakes. the air disc brake caliper could be installed on the wrong side of the drive axle potentially causing interference with the suspension bracket and the rear suspension as…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As this interference gets larger, this could eventually lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will verify the correct orientation of the brake caliper and perform the necessary repair free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 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.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10118722Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
- 10051834MX rc5-rc14 software update campaign. Software updates are said to benefit the engines in RC5 and RC14 kenworth engines. Paccar/kenworth.
- 10048500Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Transmission does not automatically upshift when high idle speed of engine IS exceeded due to lack of proper calibration of transmission for-engine. Models 2010-2012 T660, T700 and T800.
- 10048419Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Specific product improvement elements are described in bulletin for chassis benefiting from engine software updates. Models 2010-2012 T660, T700, T800, W900.
- 10045240Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe IS caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. Models T660, T800, T700, and W900.
- 10045239Kenworth: regarding update information for engine brake and throttle pedal position return range, which was too narrow to engage and engine brake was not engaging.
- 10044799Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. Line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp.
- 10044285Kenworth (paccar): engine software update required for installation of hc doser shields and/or egr cleaning for chassis.
- 10043743Kenworth: engine control unit (ecu), identified as pmci in engine rapido, should have a protective shield for software updates and the hc doser fitting installed for after aftertreatment control unit.
- 10043721Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. The original style oil filter cap system IS being replaced by an improved oil filter cap lock system.
- 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.
- 10042755Kenworth: for certain trucks, the engine control unit (ecu), identified as pmci in engine rapido, and aftertreatment control unit will benefit from software updates.
- 10042728Kenworth truck: on certain trucks, the correct emissions compliance label for the paccar MX engine IS mission on the identified chassis.
- 10041352Paccar: software update information.
- 10041350Kenworth: power steering pump spool valve does not meet quality standards. There may be a lack of steering assist or hard steering at idle.
- 10041349Kenworth: trailer brakes will not release.
- 10041346Paccar: water may seep between the wire insulation and potting of the fuel sensor. There may be an erratic false warning of water in fuel.
- 10040511Paccar: vehicles were built with missing rear axle camshaft braces.
- 10040386Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may have been improper torque to the engine coolant filter which could lead to leaking and engine overheating.
- 10040385Paccar: fuel line routing procedure.
- 10040384Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There have been updates to the engine software.
- 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.
- 10040302Paccar: the starter relay constantly clicks while the headlights are on but everything else IS off. This IS due to software problems.
- 10040301Paccar: the turbocharger support bracket has been updated.
- 10040300Paccar: fuel injection line replacement information.
- 10040244Paccar: there may be false torque readings and a potential for loosening and/or leaks of the doser supply line swivel nut. This IS due to it not being lubricate prior to assembly.
- 10040188Paccar: the transmission and clutch moutning bolts are defective and may crack. There may be noise, vibration, or difficulty shifting.
- 10040184Paccar: software updates have resulted in check engine lights coming on.
- 10040183Paccar: current oil modules on the engines have product improvements.
- 10040182Paccar: there are product improvements to the temperature sensors.
- 10040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts.
- 10040180Paccar: a software update IS causing the check engine light to come on.
- 10040178Paccar: a coolant sieve must be removed at the first engine oil change.
- 10040167Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear.
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