2012 KENWORTH T700 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
11V127000 on 02/24/2011
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
02/18/2007 - 02/22/2011
Affected:
4,664
Defect:
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. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence:
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V380000 on 07/26/2011
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
04/18/2010 - 05/12/2011
Affected:
211
Defect:
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 equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. e038r.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V026000 on 01/30/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
01/30/2011 - 01/18/2012
Affected:
15,932
Defect:
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 antilock traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2012. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12kwa/0112-a.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.

2012 KENWORTH T700 TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
TIB-E-032
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Paccar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. some kenworth vehicles are missing an emissions compliance label. *rm
Bulletin:
TIB-E-009
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm
Bulletin:
TIB-E011
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm
Bulletin:
TIB-26-21
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Kenworth: on certain trucks, the eaton transmissions may be susceptible to having water intrusion which can cause the ecu to stop working. loss of communication and primary function may require replacement of the ecu's failure mode.
Bulletin:
TIB-E-052
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. software correction and fan clutch linings replacement may have been damaged due to oe programming. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-E-056
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kenworth (paccar): engine software update required for installation of hc doser shields and/or egr cleaning for chassis. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-E-053
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. line fatigue failure may be due to excessive vibrations of high pressure fuel lines and diesel fuel leak and malfunction indicator lamp. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-E-055
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-03-047
Component:
092000 fuel system, other:delivery
Summary:
Kenworth: diagnostics indicate failed fuel level sensor function in repairs and before component is replaced, dial face should be cleaned and failure verified. all kenworth models with ohm dial or open card style fuel senders. *
Bulletin:
TIB-E061
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. specific product improvement elements are described in bulletin for chassis benefiting from engine software updates. models 2010-2012 t660, t700, t800, w900. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-E063
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. truck chassis manufactured with air compressor suction hose support clip and information is provided for repair to correct shortage. models 2012 t660, t700. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-26-023
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. transmission does not automatically upshift when high idle speed of engine is exceeded due to lack of proper calibration of transmission for-engine. models 2010-2012 t660, t700 and t
Bulletin:
ESA-34-045
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Kenworth: information regarding possible corruption of engine settings if current version esa 4.1.0.17 is used and not function properly and a special version is possibly required for chassis. models 2012 t270, 370, 470,660, 800 and w900
Bulletin:
E065
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Mx rc5-rc14 software update campaign. software updates are said to benefit the engines in rc5 and rc14 kenworth engines. paccar/kenworth. *kb
Bulletin:
27-026
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fix-as-fail - engine over-speed lamp could come on after a downshift with the eaton ultrashift plus transmission. this does not affect the function of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
43-048
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.

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