2013 KENWORTH T270 Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 12V452000 on 09/13/2012
- Component:
- Equipment:electrical
- Affected:
- 28
- Defect:
- Geo. heiser body company, inc., (geo. heiser body company) is recalling certain model year 2006 international and 2010-2013 fuso, hino, international, kenworth, and peterbilt vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices. these devices may overheat.
- Consequence:
- Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
- Correction:
- Geo. heiser body company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. the safety recall began on october 25, 2012. owners may contact geo. heiser body company at 1-206-622-7985.
- Notes:
- 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:
- 12V530000 on 11/07/2012
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 12/06/2011 - 04/05/2012
- Affected:
- 15
- Defect:
- Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 t270 and t370 medium duty trucks built with eaton ultrashift transmissions between december 7, 2011, and april 6, 2012. the air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the eaton ultrashift transmission. significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak in the air lines.
- Consequence:
- Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
- Notes:
- Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12kwh.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.
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