There have been 9 safety recalls for the Kenworth T170. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth T170.
a fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Kenworth C500, 2023 Kenworth C500, 2022 Kenworth T170, 2023 Kenworth T170, 2022 Kenworth T270, 2023 Kenworth T270, 2022 Kenworth T280, 2023 Kenworth T280, 2022 Kenworth T370, 2023 Kenworth T370, 2022 Kenworth T380, 2023 Kenworth T380, 2022 Kenworth T440, 2023 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T470, 2022 Kenworth T480, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T800, 2023 Kenworth T800, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth W900, 2023 Kenworth W900, 2022 Kenworth W990, 2023 Kenworth W990, 2022 Peterbilt 325, 2023 Peterbilt 325, 2022 Peterbilt 330, 2023 Peterbilt 330, 2022 Peterbilt 337, 2023 Peterbilt 337, 2022 Peterbilt 348, 2023 Peterbilt 348, 2022 Peterbilt 365, 2023 Peterbilt 365, 2022 Peterbilt 367, 2023 Peterbilt 367, 2022 Peterbilt 389, 2023 Peterbilt 389, 2022 Peterbilt 520, 2023 Peterbilt 520, 2022 Peterbilt 536, 2023 Peterbilt 536, 2022 Peterbilt 537, 2023 Peterbilt 537, 2022 Peterbilt 548, 2023 Peterbilt 548, 2022 Peterbilt 567, 2023 Peterbilt 567, 2022 Peterbilt 579, 2023 Peterbilt 579 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t170, t270, t280, t370, t380, t440, t470, t480, t680, t800, t880, w900, w990, c500, and 2022-2023 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kenworth T170, 2009 Kenworth T170, 2010 Kenworth T170, 2011 Kenworth T170, 2012 Kenworth T170, 2013 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2015 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2017 Kenworth T170, 2018 Kenworth T170, 2019 Kenworth T170, 2020 Kenworth T170, 2008 Kenworth T270, 2009 Kenworth T270, 2010 Kenworth T270, 2011 Kenworth T270, 2012 Kenworth T270, 2013 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2018 Kenworth T270, 2019 Kenworth T270, 2020 Kenworth T270, 2008 Kenworth T370, 2009 Kenworth T370, 2010 Kenworth T370, 2011 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2013 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2017 Kenworth T370, 2018 Kenworth T370, 2019 Kenworth T370, 2020 Kenworth T370, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2018 Kenworth T660, 2019 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T680, 2012 Kenworth T680, 2013 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2019 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T680, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2019 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T880, 2012 Kenworth T880, 2013 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2017 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2019 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2017 Kenworth W900, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2019 Kenworth W900, 2020 Kenworth W900, 2008 Peterbilt 330, 2009 Peterbilt 330, 2010 Peterbilt 330, 2011 Peterbilt 330, 2012 Peterbilt 330, 2013 Peterbilt 330, 2014 Peterbilt 330, 2015 Peterbilt 330, 2016 Peterbilt 330, 2017 Peterbilt 330, 2018 Peterbilt 330, 2019 Peterbilt 330, 2008 Peterbilt 335, 2009 Peterbilt 335, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011 Peterbilt 335, 2008 Peterbilt 337, 2009 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 337, 2011 Peterbilt 337, 2012 Peterbilt 337, 2013 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2015 Peterbilt 337, 2016 Peterbilt 337, 2017 Peterbilt 337, 2018 Peterbilt 337, 2019 Peterbilt 337, 2008 Peterbilt 340, 2009 Peterbilt 340, 2010 Peterbilt 340, 2011 Peterbilt 340, 2008 Peterbilt 348, 2009 Peterbilt 348, 2010 Peterbilt 348, 2011 Peterbilt 348, 2012 Peterbilt 348, 2013 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2015 Peterbilt 348, 2016 Peterbilt 348, 2017 Peterbilt 348, 2018 Peterbilt 348, 2019 Peterbilt 348, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2012 Peterbilt 365, 2013 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2016 Peterbilt 365, 2017 Peterbilt 365, 2018 Peterbilt 365, 2019 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2011 Peterbilt 367, 2012 Peterbilt 367, 2013 Peterbilt 367, 2014 Peterbilt 367, 2015 Peterbilt 367, 2016 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2018 Peterbilt 367, 2019 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2013 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 384, 2016 Peterbilt 384, 2017 Peterbilt 384, 2018 Peterbilt 384, 2019 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2009 Peterbilt 386, 2010 Peterbilt 386, 2011 Peterbilt 386, 2012 Peterbilt 386, 2013 Peterbilt 386, 2014 Peterbilt 386, 2015 Peterbilt 386, 2016 Peterbilt 386, 2017 Peterbilt 386, 2018 Peterbilt 386, 2019 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2012 Peterbilt 387, 2013 Peterbilt 387, 2014 Peterbilt 387, 2015 Peterbilt 387, 2016 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2013 Peterbilt 388, 2014 Peterbilt 388, 2015 Peterbilt 388, 2016 Peterbilt 388, 2017 Peterbilt 388, 2018 Peterbilt 388, 2019 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2010 Peterbilt 389, 2011 Peterbilt 389, 2012 Peterbilt 389, 2013 Peterbilt 389, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2015 Peterbilt 389, 2016 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2018 Peterbilt 389, 2019 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 567, 2009 Peterbilt 567, 2010 Peterbilt 567, 2011 Peterbilt 567, 2012 Peterbilt 567, 2013 Peterbilt 567, 2014 Peterbilt 567, 2015 Peterbilt 567, 2016 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2018 Peterbilt 567, 2019 Peterbilt 567, 2008 Peterbilt 579, 2009 Peterbilt 579, 2010 Peterbilt 579, 2011 Peterbilt 579, 2012 Peterbilt 579, 2013 Peterbilt 579, 2014 Peterbilt 579, 2015 Peterbilt 579, 2016 Peterbilt 579, 2017 Peterbilt 579, 2018 Peterbilt 579, 2019 Peterbilt 579, 2008 Peterbilt 587, 2009 Peterbilt 587, 2010 Peterbilt 587, 2011 Peterbilt 587, 2012 Peterbilt 587, 2013 Peterbilt 587, 2014 Peterbilt 587, 2015 Peterbilt 587, 2016 Peterbilt 587, 2017 Peterbilt 587, 2018 Peterbilt 587, 2019 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2016 Peterbilt 220, 2016 Peterbilt 320, 2016 Peterbilt 325, 2016 Peterbilt 330, 2016 Peterbilt 337, 2016 Peterbilt 348, 2016 Peterbilt 365, 2016 Peterbilt 367, 2016 Peterbilt 382, 2016 Peterbilt 384, 2016 Peterbilt 386, 2016 Peterbilt 389, 2016 Peterbilt 389G, 2016 Peterbilt 567, 2016 Peterbilt 579, 2016 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T700, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 325, 2014 Peterbilt 330, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 367, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 386, 2014 Peterbilt 388, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2014 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t660, t680, t700,t800, t880, w900, t440, t470, t370, t270, t170, c500, and c550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T700, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t700, t800, t880, c500 and w900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2014 Peterbilt 330, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 367, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 386, 2014 Peterbilt 388, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2014 Peterbilt 389K, 2014 Peterbilt 567, 2014 Peterbilt 579, 2014 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Kenworth T170, 2013 Kenworth T170, 2012 Kenworth T270, 2013 Kenworth T270, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2013 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2013 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T700, 2013 Kenworth T700, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2013 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 330, 2013 Peterbilt 330, 2012 Peterbilt 337, 2013 Peterbilt 337, 2012 Peterbilt 348, 2013 Peterbilt 348, 2012 Peterbilt 365, 2013 Peterbilt 365, 2012 Peterbilt 367, 2013 Peterbilt 367, 2012 Peterbilt 382, 2013 Peterbilt 382, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2013 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 386, 2013 Peterbilt 386, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2013 Peterbilt 388, 2012 Peterbilt 389, 2013 Peterbilt 389, 2012 Peterbilt 587, 2013 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from January 31, 2011, through January 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth T170, 2011 Kenworth T270, 2011 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 28, 2022 | Steering | 47,513 |
| Apr. 6, 2020 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light | 455,458 |
| Sep. 22, 2017 | Steering | 17,737 |
| Jan. 24, 2014 | Seat Belt | 10,414 |
| Dec. 5, 2013 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 5,087 |
| May. 28, 2013 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,773 |
| Jan. 30, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 15,932 |
| Mar. 7, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 280 |
| May. 19, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air:disc | 140 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T170 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T170 | 4 |
| 2013 Kenworth T170 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth T170 | 3 |
| 2011 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T170 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T170 | 2 |