Kenworth T270 2012
Model T270 made in 2012 by Kenworth got 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V157000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/18/2010 to 01/28/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 280 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/07/2011 | 03/10/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V530000 | PACCAR Incorporated | from 12/07/2011 to 04/06/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 11/30/2012 | MFR | PACCAR Incorporated | 10/12/2012 | 11/08/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| ESA-34-045 | 09/14/2012 | 10049800 | 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 | 01/18/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-43-018 | 02/18/2011 | 10039625 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-43-018 | 02/18/2011 | 10039625 | Paccar: the chassis need pre-production parts removed and retrofitted with production parts. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
| TIB-03-047 | 07/02/2012 | 10045242 | 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. * | 08/22/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TIB-13-035 | 09/11/2012 | 10049799 | Kenworth: see document search buton for owner letter. information regarding retrofit routing of harness bundle has changed for previously built medium duty chassis, with ultrashift transmissions, to new specification. models 2011-2012 | 01/18/2013 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| TIB-16-036 | 03/29/2012 | 10044091 | Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes (adb) or with reduced stopping distance (rsd), the wrong size front spring stopper was installed when built. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |