There have been 11 safety recalls for the Kenworth T700. 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 T700.
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth T700, 2012 Peterbilt 579, 2013 Peterbilt 579, 2012 Peterbilt 587, 2013 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 kenworth t700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010.... 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 🔎 |
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Kenworth T400, 2013 Kenworth T600, 2013 Kenworth T700, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t400, t600, t700, t800, and w900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued. ... 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 🔎 |
A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in a trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth T700 |
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011 kenworth t700 vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel manufactured from October 5, 2010, through October 13, 2010. During the trailer coupling process, it is possible for a driver to partially close the fontaine ultra lt model fifth ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T700, 2012 Kenworth T700, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2011 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2010 Peterbilt 386, 2011 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 587, 2010 Peterbilt 587, 2011 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2010, through June 11, 2011, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2009 Kenworth T2000, 2010 Kenworth T2000, 2011 Kenworth T2000, 2012 Kenworth T2000, 2007 Kenworth T660, 2008 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2007 Kenworth T700, 2008 Kenworth T700, 2009 Kenworth T700, 2010 Kenworth T700, 2011 Kenworth T700, 2012 Kenworth T700, 2007 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2007 Kenworth W900, 2008 Kenworth W900, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 330, 2007 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2007 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2009 Peterbilt 367, 2010 Peterbilt 367, 2011 Peterbilt 367, 2007 Peterbilt 384, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2007 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2009 Peterbilt 386, 2010 Peterbilt 386, 2011 Peterbilt 386, 2012 Peterbilt 386, 2007 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2009 Peterbilt 387, 2010 Peterbilt 387, 2011 Peterbilt 387, 2012 Peterbilt 387, 2007 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2009 Peterbilt 388, 2010 Peterbilt 388, 2011 Peterbilt 388, 2012 Peterbilt 388, 2007 Peterbilt 389, 2008 Peterbilt 389, 2009 Peterbilt 389, 2010 Peterbilt 389, 2011 Peterbilt 389, 2012 Peterbilt 389, 2007 Peterbilt 587, 2008 Peterbilt 587, 2009 Peterbilt 587, 2010 Peterbilt 587, 2011 Peterbilt 587, 2012 Peterbilt 587 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T700 |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between August 9, 2010, and November 4, 2010. The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
As this interference gets larger, this could eventually lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T700, 2010 Kenworth T700, 2011 Kenworth T700, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 2015 | Equipment | 290 |
| Jan. 24, 2014 | Seat Belt | 10,414 |
| Dec. 5, 2013 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 5,087 |
| Aug. 20, 2012 | Power Train:driveline | 535 |
| Jan. 30, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 15,932 |
| Aug. 1, 2011 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 10 |
| Jul. 21, 2011 | Electrical System: Software | 211 |
| Feb. 23, 2011 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly | 4,664 |
| Dec. 22, 2010 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 1,510 |
| Oct. 27, 2010 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 417 |
| Oct. 1, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 384 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T700 | 2 |
| 2013 Kenworth T700 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth T700 | 3 |
| 2011 Kenworth T700 | 7 |
| 2010 Kenworth T700 | 2 |
| 2009 Kenworth T700 | 2 |
| 2008 Kenworth T700 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T700 | 1 |