2012 KENWORTH K270 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
12V490000 on 10/08/2012
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
11/22/2011 - 09/26/2012
Affected:
432
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.
Consequence:
Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12kwg.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012c. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V554000 on 09/07/2017
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
01/13/2009 - 08/20/2017
Affected:
2,977
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks. these lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Consequence:
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. the recall began on october 2730, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 KENWORTH K270 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
TIB-52-021
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Kenworth: certain chassis were manufactured, incorrectly, with cab power outlet and cable coil, under dash. models 2011-2012 k270, k370. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-14-023
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth: on some manufactured chassis, the clearance between frame rail and charge air cooler pipe may be inadequate and condition needs to be inspected and corrected, if required. models 2011-2012 k270, k370.
Bulletin:
TIB-45-046
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. the wires for the temperature and barometric pressure (tbap) sensor harness, may be expose to chafing or rubbing on chassis, and would need to be inspected. models 2012 k270, 370,
Bulletin:
TIB-27-003
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. due to the length of the dipstick (too long), being incorrect, in some trucks/chassis, it fails to give an inaccurate reading for fluid level in the transmission. models 2012 k270,

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