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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH T440?
- There are 15 recall(s) for the 2012 KENWORTH T440, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 129106 [USA]: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Osco tank & truck sales, inc. (osco tank & truck sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 peterbilt 348 and 2012 kenwoth t440 chassis and equipped with whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." osco tank & truck sales will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began march 29, 2019. Owners may contact osco tank & truck sales customer service at 1-309-526-3636. 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 115067 [USA]: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). The drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on september 167, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl. 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 111028 [USA]: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces. cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 12, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g. 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 108003 [USA]: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured november 1, 2010, to april 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor. paccar is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in july 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015. The recall began on september 2, 1015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf. 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 101008 [USA]: If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year kenworth t440 vehicles manufactured march 10, 2010, through september 23, 2013 and equipped with allison transmissions, cummins westport isl-g engines, and namux2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable. paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the connection on the engine harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early march 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwa. 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 95947 [USA]: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application. paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12kwa/0112-a.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.
Recall 66305 [USA]: The service brake of a towed vehicle or trailer may have a delayed release, increasing the risk of a crash.
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t440 tractors manufactured between october 18, 2010, and february 9, 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the quick release air valve required in the full truck service brake air line gladhand connection may not have been installed. The omission of the quick release air valve may allow the full truck service brake air line gladhand release timing to exceed the threshold of 0.75 seconds by 1/10th of a second, thereby failing to comply with the with the requirements of the safety standard. kenworth dealers will install the quick release air valve in the full truck service brake air line with gladhand connection. All of the vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth safety recall no. 11kwc. 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 .
Recall 76496 [USA]: 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.
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. dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjuster housing as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 30, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. 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 .
Recall 2015316 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Certain vehicles equipped with hid headlamps may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 108 - lighting system and retroreflective devices. A daytime running lamp (drl) that is optically combined with a turn signal lamp must switch off when the turn signal lamp is switched on as a hazard warning signal. In the affected vehicles, the drl overrides the hazard flashing functionality after the service brake is applied for more than 2 seconds, which is contrary to the standard. The hazard functionality returns to normal when the application of the service brake is removed. Turn signal functionality would not impacted. Failure to warn oncoming vehicles with flashing hazard lamps could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will update vehicle software.
Recall 2015211 [Canada]: Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with cummins westport isl-g engines, excessive engine crankcase pressure could cause the vent tube assembly elbow to detach from the breather. This could allow engine oil to come in contact with hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fire resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will install clamps at both ends of the elbow of the breather tube assembly and reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) to improve diagnostic capabilities.
Recall 2015190 [Canada]: Electrical
On certain vehicles, water could migrate into wiper motor head and could lead to internal corrosion. This internal corrosion could form a conductive salt bridge which could result in a short circuit, causing the wiper system to fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, and a short circuit could increase the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will install a shield over the wiper motor to protect it from water intrusions and prevent corrosion.
Recall 2013251 [Canada]: Electrical
On certain trucks, the alternator wiring may come into contact with the exhaust manifold, which could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will re-route the alternator wiring.
Recall 2012027 [Canada]: Brakes
On certain trucks equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees celsius), internal atr valve leakage can occur. This could cause unintended brake application, which could overheat the affected brakes and cause a fire. Also, in certain low traction conditions, unexpected brake application can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will update the cover assembly on the atr valves.
Recall 2011191 [Canada]: Brakes
Certain vehicles fail to meet the service brake release requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 121 - air brake systems. The quick release air valve (in the gladhand connection) may have inadvertently been omitted during vehicle assembly. This could allow the service brake release timing to slightly exceed the threshold established in the standard, which could result in less efficient braking performance. Correction: dealers will install a quick release air valve.
Recall 2011105 [Canada]: Brakes
On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances. Should a steer axle slack adjuster fail, it could also cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. Either problem could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the slack adjusters.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
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.
32-015 - 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
34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
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.
TIB43-062 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information only â¿¿ this bulletin provides information about the california air resources board (carb) periodic smoke inspection program (psip) and heavy duty vehicle inspection program (hdvip).
TT7437EN - POWER TRAIN: Tech tip concerning kenworth vehicle configuration may allow the engine to start in range
TIB-03-047 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: 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. *
TIB-16-35 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. The front axle u bolts were manufactured on certain t3 and t4 series trucks with insufficient torque. *pe
TIB-26-21 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Kenworth: on certain trucks, the eaton transmissions may be susceptible to having water intrusion which can cause the ecu to stop working. Loss of communication and primary function may require replacement of the ecu's failure mode.