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2012 KENWORTH K270

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 22 TSBs

17V554000 Sep 6, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the dr... Read more
Consequence
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-42... Read more
2,975 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
12V490000 Oct 9, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requ... Read more
Consequence
Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
432 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 KENWORTH K270

22 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 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.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
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 Dec 18, 2020
118000 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.
26-037 Dec 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
26-037 Dec 18, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 Jun 8, 2020
110000 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 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
03-071 Dec 18, 2019
118000 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 Nov 6, 2019
060000 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 Sep 27, 2019
350000 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).
TIB43-062 Sep 27, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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).
99-035 Apr 10, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Information Only: Notification that DAVIE4 can be used to program Model 210 and Model 220 Vehicles.
99-035 Apr 10, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information Only: Notification that DAVIE4 can be used to program Model 210 and Model 220 Vehicles.
TIB-27-003 Nov 4, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE DIPSTICK (TOO LONG), BEING INCORRECT, IN SOME TRUCKS/CHASSIS, IT FAILS TO GIVE AN INACCURATE READING FOR FLUID LEVEL IN THE TRANSMISSION. MODELS 2012 K270,
TIB-27-003 Nov 4, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE DIPSTICK (TOO LONG), BEING INCORRECT, IN SOME TRUCKS/CHASSIS, IT FAILS TO GIVE AN INACCURATE READING FOR FLUID LEVEL IN THE TRANSMISSION. MODELS 2012 K270,
TIB-52-021 Jan 30, 2013
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
KENWORTH: CERTAIN CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED, INCORRECTLY, WITH CAB POWER OUTLET AND CABLE COIL, UNDER DASH. MODELS 2011-2012 K270, K370. *PE
TIB-14-023 Jan 30, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH: ON SOME MANUFACTURED CHASSIS, THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE MAY BE INADEQUATE AND CONDITION NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF REQUIRED. MODELS 2011-2012 K270, K370.
TIB-45-046 Jan 3, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE WIRES FOR THE TEMPERATURE AND BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (TBAP) SENSOR HARNESS, MAY BE EXPOSE TO CHAFING OR RUBBING ON CHASSIS, AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED. MODELS 2012 K270, 370,

KENWORTH K270 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH K270 across all model years (2010, 2026).

25 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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