Kenworth T270 2013
Model T270 made in 2013 by Kenworth got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air.
Model 2013
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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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V452000 | Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc. | V (Vehicle) | 28 | 10/25/2012 | ODI | Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc. | 09/12/2012 | 09/14/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||