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  Safety Recalls of Kenworth T270 Vehicles

There have been 21 safety recalls for the Kenworth T270. 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 T270.

NHTSA Recall #: 22V547000; Jul. 28, 2022

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V277000; Apr. 25, 2022

fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Kenworth T270, 2019 Kenworth T270, 2020 Kenworth T270, 2018 Kenworth T370, 2019 Kenworth T370, 2020 Kenworth T370, 2018 Kenworth T440, 2019 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T440, 2018 Kenworth T470, 2019 Kenworth T470, 2020 Kenworth T470, 2018 Kenworth T660, 2019 Kenworth T660, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2019 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2019 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2019 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2019 Kenworth W900, 2020 Kenworth W900, 2018 Kenworth W990, 2019 Kenworth W990, 2020 Kenworth W990, 2018 Peterbilt 330, 2019 Peterbilt 330, 2020 Peterbilt 330, 2018 Peterbilt 337, 2019 Peterbilt 337, 2020 Peterbilt 337, 2018 Peterbilt 348, 2019 Peterbilt 348, 2020 Peterbilt 348, 2018 Peterbilt 365, 2019 Peterbilt 365, 2020 Peterbilt 365, 2018 Peterbilt 367, 2019 Peterbilt 367, 2020 Peterbilt 367, 2018 Peterbilt 389, 2019 Peterbilt 389, 2020 Peterbilt 389, 2018 Peterbilt 520, 2019 Peterbilt 520, 2020 Peterbilt 520, 2018 Peterbilt 567, 2019 Peterbilt 567, 2020 Peterbilt 567, 2018 Peterbilt 579, 2019 Peterbilt 579, 2020 Peterbilt 579
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t880, t800, w900, w990; and 2018-2020 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V199000; Apr. 6, 2020

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V593000; Sep. 22, 2017

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V803000; Nov. 4, 2016

A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Kenworth K370, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T370, 2017 Kenworth T440, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2017 Peterbilt 330, 2017 Peterbilt 337, 2017 Peterbilt 348, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 579
Component: TIRES
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth k370, t270, t370, t440, t660, t800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V271000; May. 8, 2015

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth 963, 2012 Kenworth 963, 2013 Kenworth 963, 2014 Kenworth 963, 2015 Kenworth 963, 2016 Kenworth 963, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2013 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth C500, 2016 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C540, 2012 Kenworth C540, 2013 Kenworth C540, 2014 Kenworth C540, 2015 Kenworth C540, 2016 Kenworth C540, 2011 Kenworth C550, 2012 Kenworth C550, 2013 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2015 Kenworth C550, 2016 Kenworth C550, 2011 Kenworth T270, 2012 Kenworth T270, 2013 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2011 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2013 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2013 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V810000; Dec. 29, 2014

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2015 Peterbilt 367, 2015 Peterbilt 389, 2015 Peterbilt 567, 2015 Peterbilt 579, 2015 Peterbilt 587
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to February 13, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V486000; Aug. 7, 2014

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2015 Peterbilt 210, 2015 Peterbilt 220, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 325, 2015 Peterbilt 330, 2015 Peterbilt 337, 2015 Peterbilt 348, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 382, 2015 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 567
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth k270, t270, k370, t370, t440, t470, and w900 chassis manufactured may 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured may 8, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V013000; Jan. 24, 2014

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V612000; Dec. 5, 2013

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kenworth T270 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 28, 2022   Steering 47,513
Apr. 25, 2022   Steering:critical Fasteners 17,641
Apr. 6, 2020   Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light 455,458
Sep. 22, 2017   Steering 17,737
Nov. 4, 2016   Tire 202
May. 8, 2015   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 104,807
Dec. 29, 2014   Parking Brake:conventional:air 1,623
Aug. 7, 2014   Diesel Fuel System 2,045
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
Mar. 6, 2013   Seat Belt 17
Oct. 12, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 15
Sep. 12, 2012   Equipment:electrical 28
Jan. 30, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 15,932
Mar. 7, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters 280
May. 10, 2010   Air Brake 22
Apr. 15, 2010   Power Train:axle Assembly 23
Sep. 3, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 135
Apr. 29, 2009   Service Brakes 2
Jun. 3, 2008   Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 36


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kenworth T270 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2023 Kenworth T270 1
2022 Kenworth T270 1
2020 Kenworth T270 2
2019 Kenworth T270 2
2018 Kenworth T270 2
2017 Kenworth T270 2
2016 Kenworth T270 3
2015 Kenworth T270 4
2014 Kenworth T270 6
2013 Kenworth T270 5
2012 Kenworth T270 4
2011 Kenworth T270 4
2010 Kenworth T270 3
2009 Kenworth T270 3
2008 Kenworth T270 4
2007 Kenworth T270 1