2016 KENWORTH T370 Recalls (7)

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:
15V597000 on 09/23/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
07/30/2015 - 08/11/2015
Affected:
354
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to august 12, 2015, and 2016 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured august 4, 2015, to august 12, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Consequence:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 915-l (peterbilt).
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:
15V597000 on 09/23/2015
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:
07/30/2015 - 08/11/2015
Affected:
354
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to august 12, 2015, and 2016 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured august 4, 2015, to august 12, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Consequence:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 915-l (peterbilt).
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:
17V593000 on 09/25/2017
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
02/23/2015 - 07/08/2015
Affected:
17,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.
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:
17V593000 on 09/25/2017
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/23/2015 - 07/08/2015
Affected:
17,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.
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:
17V739000 on 11/21/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
12/31/2015 - 11/10/2017
Affected:
298
Defect:
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain 2013-2017 e-one cyclone ii, quest, typhoon, 2016 freightliner m2 112, 2013-2015 international 7400, 2014-2017 international 4400, freightliner m2 106, 2016-2017 kenworth t370, and 2015 kenworth t800 vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
E-one will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2018. owners may contact e-one customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
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:
18V094000 on 02/06/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
10/15/2013 - 12/30/2017
Affected:
66
Defect:
Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 inferno and international 4400, 2013-2016 igniter, 2014-2017 cinder and freightliner m2 106, 2013-2014 ember and 2013-2017 kenworth t370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Ferrara will notify owners, and ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. the recall began on february 12, 2018. owners may contact ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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.

2016 KENWORTH T370 TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
TIB 15-024
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Subject: tib 15-024: t370 steering arm & draglink interference kenworth has determined that a population of t370 chassis may have interference between the steering arm and draglink during a full right turn. this may result in a reduced t
Bulletin:
51-006
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - chassis built with pre-production qv/vv models of the nav+ hd system hardware are eligible for replacement. this does not affect the operation of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
15-025
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: missing or unseated c-clips on the intermediate steering shaft assembly. loss of a bearing cup assembly creates a noticeable increase in torsional lash in the steering system that may be detectable by an operator.
Bulletin:
51-007
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fix-as-requested - nav+ hd software update for random reboot fix and mp3 features enabled.
Bulletin:
7-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
18-008
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.

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