Kenworth T270 2018

• Recall 189048 [USA]: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t880, t800, w900, w990; and 2018-2020 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The dana d-series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
  dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 8, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 22 pbb and 22 kwb.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 209484 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
  dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.
  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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• Recall 146442 [USA]: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
  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."
  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.
  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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• Recall 127306 [USA]: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 kenworth c500, t270, t370, t440, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
  paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began february 23, 2019. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 18pbe and 18kwh.
  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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• Recall 130263 [USA]: Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 kenworth t270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
  paccar has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the hub assembly and corrected the installations, free of charge. The recall began april 26, 2018. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 18kwb.
  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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• Recall 2020148 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks, the warning light for the tractor anti-lock brake system (abs) may not turn on if the system loses power. If this happens, the driver will not get warning that the abs is not working properly. Note: this problem would also cause the traction control (tc) and electronic stability control (esc) lights not to turn on. Safety risk: if a driver is not warned that the abs is not working properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: paccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the software for the cab control module (cecu).

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• Recall 2018739 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles equipped with an eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (eca), the clutch may have been manufactured improperly and could fail. If this occurs, the broken clutch components could prevent the transmission from disengaging or shifting to neutral. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, even if the parking brake is applied, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will recalibrate the transmission control module (tcm).

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• Recall 2018255 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles, the outer spindle nut on the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed. This could lead to a bearing failure, which could result in the separation of a front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the hub assembly and repair as necessary.

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• Recall 2022210 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain trucks, the fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail. If this happens, the steer arm could separate from the steering knuckle and cause a loss of steering control. Note: this recall only affects trucks equipped with a dana d-series steer axle. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: paccar will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

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