2012 KENWORTH T800 Recalls (8)

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:
11V157000 on 03/09/2011
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Manufactured:
10/17/2010 - 01/27/2011
Affected:
280
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t270/370, t440/t470, t800, t660, w900 and c500 vehicles manufactured between october 18, 2010, and january 28, 2011. certain cast iron slack adjuster housings, which transmit braking force from the brake chamber push rod to the brake cam tube, may include a flow notch in the handle portion of the housing due to an error during the casting process. a flow notch in the handle portion may reduce the effective cross section structure and cause the slack adjuster housing to fracture.
Consequence:
If the slack adjuster housing were to fracture, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster housing is attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances, and if mounted on the steer axle, could cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 30, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth safety recall. no.11kwa.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.
Campaign:
13V573000 on 11/20/2013
Component:
Service brakes
Manufactured:
03/21/2006 - 07/14/2013
Affected:
18
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. the affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth's recall number is 13kwl.
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.
Campaign:
15V271000 on 05/07/2015
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured:
10/31/2010 - 04/06/2015
Affected:
104,807
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Paccar is still developing and testing a remedy. the recall is expected to begin in july 2015. an interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015. the recall began on september 2, 1015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf.
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.
Campaign:
15V309000 on 05/25/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/30/2009 - 04/19/2015
Affected:
4,823
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g.
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.
Campaign:
17V322000 on 05/17/2017
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
10/30/2011 - 04/06/2017
Affected:
23
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions. the brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.
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 T800 TSBs (21)

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-34-041
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Kenworth: information for aftertreatment, pmci or related issues, caused by corrosion for water in fuel (wif) sensor, at engine harness j175 connector. *pe
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-15-021
Component:
017100 steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. the chassis may not have the proper assembly controls in place for draglink connections torque. models c500, k500, t660, t800 and w900 2011-2012. *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-16-037
Component:
021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. correction on listed chassis, after neway suspension control arm pivot joint bolt torque was checked and inspected. models 2012 c500s, t800s, w900s. *pe
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-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:
TIB-E-062
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Kenworth: on some chassis, fuel line routing clamp was omitted and corrective action is required. models 2012 t800, w900. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-02-135
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Kenworth: procedural information provided regarding the replacement of hood where there are damaged hood pockets. model t800. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-13-040
Component:
023000 suspension:multiple axle
Summary:
Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will increase air volume for worthwhile improvement to exceed government fmvss 121. model t800, w900. *pe see document search butt
Bulletin:
TIB-01-063
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Kenworth: some trucks sleeper heaters are experiencing a leakage from sleeper heater core o ring coolant. model 2012-13 t680, t880. *pe
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.

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