Kenworth T270 — Steering
High risk
Jul 28, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T480
Kenworth T270 — Steering
High risk
Apr 25, 2022
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail. If this happens, the steer arm could separate from the steering knuckle and cause a los
Also affects: Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680
Kenworth T270 — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 3, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain trucks, the hoses between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter may be defective and could leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins 2021
Also affects: Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T480, Kenworth T280
Kenworth T270 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 7, 2020
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the warning light for the tractor anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not turn on if the system loses power. If this happens, the driver will not get warning that t
Also affects: Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
Aug 16, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain trucks, an air supply hose for the brake system could separate due to loose compression fittings. This could result in a loss of air to the brakes. This would affect bra
Also affects: Kenworth T370
Kenworth T270 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 24, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), the clutch may have been manufactured improperly and could fail. If t
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T270 — Structure
High risk
May 14, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the outer spindle nut on the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed. This could lead to a bearing failure, which could result in the sepa
Kenworth T270 — Steering
High risk
Sep 25, 2017
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer ax
Also affects: Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680
Kenworth T270 — Electrical
High risk
May 8, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, water could migrate into wiper motor head and could lead to internal corrosion. This internal corrosion could form a conductive salt bridge which could result
Also affects: Kenworth 963, Kenworth C500, Kenworth C540, Kenworth C550, Kenworth T370
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
Dec 23, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680
Kenworth T270 — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 7, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB and ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stallin
Also affects: Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470
Kenworth T270 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 24, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may
Also affects: Kenworth C500, Kenworth C550, Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440
Kenworth T270 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 5, 2013
Model years: 2014
The stop/turn/tail lights used on certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective De
Also affects: Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660
Kenworth T270 — Electrical
High risk
May 24, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain trucks, an internal defect in the ignition switch can cause the starter to engage when the key is partially inserted. This would allow the engine to start unexpectedly,
Also affects: Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
Jan 27, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can occur. T
Also affects: Kenworth T170, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 7, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which
Also affects: Kenworth T660, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
May 10, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain trucks, the air governor was assembled with a blank plug instead of a breather. Without the breather, the air governor may not be able to detect the loss of pressure in
Also affects: Kenworth T800, Kenworth T370
Kenworth T270 — Emissions
High risk
Sep 8, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
The emergency vehicle applications that are subject of this recall are designed with a dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit the aftertreatment diesel pa
Also affects: Kenworth T370, Kenworth T300, Kenworth T800
Kenworth T270 — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, the anchor plate tie bar for the 73mm calipers was inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly. This could cause a loss or reduction of brake force applied t
Also affects: Peterbilt 335, Kenworth T370, Peterbilt 330, Peterbilt 340
Kenworth T270 — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 4, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, a harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come into contact with the fuel line at the top of the fuel splitter valve (on units with a due
Also affects: Kenworth T300, Kenworth T370