2020 KENWORTH T370Kenworth T370 2020

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 189065 [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.

  • Recall 209504 [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.

  • Recall 146634 [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.

  • Recall 155620 [USA]: Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second r12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
    paccar will notify owners, and kenworth dealers will install a second r12 relay valve, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on april 14, 2020. The recall began may 6, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 20kwa.
    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.

  • Recall 149901 [USA]: A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t270 and t370 vehicles. The brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve.
    paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake treadle valve hose connections for loose compression fittings, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 30, 2019. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 19kwd.
    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.

  • Recall 2021323 [Canada]: Fuel supply
    Issue: on certain trucks, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: this recall only affects trucks equipped with a cummins l9 or isx12 diesel engine. Safety risk: a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.

  • 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).

  • Recall 2020057 [Canada]: Brakes
    Issue: certain trucks were built without a secondary brake relay valve. As a result, the brake application may be delayed after pushing on the brake pedal. This could cause increased stopping distances. Safety risk: delayed brake application can cause increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a kenworth dealer to inspect the brake system, and add a second r12 brake relay valve, as required.

  • Recall 2019415 [Canada]: Brakes
    Issue: on certain trucks, an air supply hose for the brake system could separate due to loose compression fittings. This could result in a loss of air to the brakes. This would affect brake performance. Safety risk: reduced brake performance can cause increased stopping distances and create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a kenworth dealer to inspect all brake treadle valve hose connections. Any loose fittings will be properly tightened.

  • 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.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 45-064 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Info only - paccar is introducing over-the-air (ota) software updates for engine my17 and newer chassis equipped with cummins x15, x12, isx12, isx12n, l9n, px-7, and px-9 engines the technology will leverage the existing remote diagnostic c
  • 22KWB - STEERING: Safety recall ??A?A? Interim notification - the dana d-series front axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Repair information will be added when a repai
  • 43-071 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Fix-as-fail a?? Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of diesel exhaust fluid (def) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after paccar confirms a def sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a veh
  • 21 KWF - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: A??Safety recall - model year 2021 cummins px9 fuel hose assemblies may leak from the hoses between the fuel pump and the remote filter head. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. A repair is now
  • 21KWC - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Safety recall ⿿ cummins fuel rail leak ⿿ nhtsa id: 21v391 / tc: 2021-323, cummins recall: C2423. cummins px9 and isx12 fuel rails may leak around a sealing washer, potentially resulting in fuel leaks. undetected prolonged diesel fuel
  • 02-160 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 26-037 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Fix-as-fail - prior versions of eaton endurant transmission software may be prone to setting linear clutch actuator (lca) fault codes leading to possible lca hardware replacement.
  • 32-014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Fix-as-fail ⿿ the battery management system (bms) may report the incorrect battery condition. Additional diagnostics are available to correctly determine and repair the root cause of the issue.
  • 14-027 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: in 2020, peterbilt and kenworth began using the same m10, m12, m16, and m20 frame fasteners on all vehicles. Torque specifications for these fasteners are different from previous fasteners.
  • 21-001 - POWER TRAIN: Non-safety campaign ⿿ some my2020-2021 t370s may have had the front axle filled with the incorrect gear oil at the factory. Dealers will drain the oil and fill with the correct oil.
  • 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
  • 32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 03-072 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Fix-as-fail: the cruise control may be inoperative after installing cecu software version p30-1030-118 if the vehicle was manufactured without an air pressure sensor. Until the software is revised to address this issue, a pressure sensor mu
  • 03-071 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information only - vehicles built with namux software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
  • 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
  • TIB13-050 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Information only t170, t270, and t370 with hydraulic abs brakes require a programming harness. The harness is now a required or recommended tool.
  • TIB43-062 - EQUIPMENT: Information only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the california air resources board (carb) periodic smoke inspection program (psip) and heavy duty vehicle inspection program (hdvip).
  • 43-060 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Non-safety campaign - certain chassis equipped with certain goodyear tires received a greenhouse gas (ghg) label that does not reference the correct tire emissions identifier related to new rolling resistance data.

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