2007 KENWORTH T270 Recall

Campaign:: 08V246000 on 06/03/2008
Component:: Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 04/22/2007 - 04/24/2008
Affected:: 36
Defect:: Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (icbb). a harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come in contact with the fuel line at the top of the fuel splitter valve.
Consequence:: The edge of the bracket may compromise the fuel line causing an interruption in fuel flow, or loss of fuel resulting in compromised vehicle performance or potentially causing a fire.
Correction:: Dealers will re-work the existing icbb cable routing bracket and replace the fuel splitter valve bracket to provide adequate clearance between components. the recall began o june 30, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:: Kenworth recall no. 08kw7.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 KENWORTH T270 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: TIB-44-17
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe
Bulletin:: TIB-26-18
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Kenworth: automatic transmission will not shift properly, but check transmission warning lamp does not illuminate, and the select and monitor displays do not agree (eg: d selected and n monitor display). chassis equipped with allison 1000
Bulletin:: TIB-42-043
Component:: 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:: Paccar: information on fan hub bearings inspection and warranty extension due to a higher than normal failure rate. *rm
Bulletin:: TIB-42-48
Component:: 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:: Paccar: information on premature fan clutch lining wear. *rm