01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Kenworth T370 recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V145000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- February 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 936campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
Owner notification: August 12, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
NHTSA 20V199000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- April 6, 2020
- Potential units
- 460,515campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles.".
Why it matters: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Owner notification: May 26, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
NHTSA 10V150000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- April 15, 2010
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t270 and t370 trucks equipped with non-lms hubs. the spindle nut attaching the hub and bearing to the axle spindle (steer or drive) may have been over-torqued during the hub installation process.
Why it matters: An over-torque of the spindle nut may cause the bearing to seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. as a result, a wheel end fire may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bearings free of charge. the spindle and hub will be inspected for scoring and replaced if necessary. the safety recall began on april 23, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Owner notification: April 23, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH