There have been 15 safety recalls for the Kenworth T470. 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 T470.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 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 T680, 2012 Kenworth T680, 2013 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2011 Kenworth T880, 2012 Kenworth T880, 2013 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T880 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl).... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an sr-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 28, 2022 | Steering | 47,513 |
| Apr. 25, 2022 | Steering:critical Fasteners | 17,641 |
| Sep. 22, 2017 | Steering | 17,737 |
| Jul. 22, 2015 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 12,551 |
| Jul. 22, 2015 | Air Brake | 334 |
| 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 |
| Jun. 11, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4 |
| 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 |
| Sep. 29, 2010 | Exterior Lighting | 3,040 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T470 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T470 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T470 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T470 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T470 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T470 | 4 |
| 2015 Kenworth T470 | 4 |
| 2014 Kenworth T470 | 6 |
| 2013 Kenworth T470 | 3 |
| 2012 Kenworth T470 | 4 |
| 2011 Kenworth T470 | 4 |