2008 KENWORTH T170

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 18 TSBs

20V199000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
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-lo... Read more
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 se... Read more
460,515 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
09V166000 May 19, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 140 MY 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, AND T660 TRUCKS. THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS ATTACHING THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO THE TORQUE PLATE MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIP... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND ALSO A ROAD DEBRIS HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS AND TORQUE PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
140 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 KENWORTH T170

18 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING1
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
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.
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
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.
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.
03-072 Feb 20, 2020
118000 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
03-072 Feb 20, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
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.
TIB-42-043 Aug 1, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. *RM
TIB-41-014 Aug 1, 2011
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PACCAR: THERE ARE COOLING MODULES THAT MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER MOUNTING. *RM
TIB-42-48 Jul 6, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR. *RM
TIB-26-18 Sep 30, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, BUT CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, AND THE SELECT AND MONITOR DISPLAYS DO NOT AGREE (EG: D SELECTED AND N MONITOR DISPLAY). CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE
TIB-44-17 Oct 23, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCKS: REDUCED ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL STARVATION. ANY MODEL KENWORTH EQUIPPED WITH THE 2007 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ISX ENGINE AND OPTIONAL DAVCO 382 FUEL FILTER, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/11/08, *PE
24-4 May 21, 2008
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. T170 DRIVELINE CENTERBEARING BRACKET CAMPAIGN. 67 T170S BUILT BETWEEN 06/26/07 AND 03/27/08. CENTERBEARINGS AND DRIVELINES ON CHASSIS LISTED WERE MOUNTED LOWER THAN K

NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH T170

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE20015 Opened: Sep 21, 2020 , Closed: Oct 14, 2021
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2017
Quarter Fender Failures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE21-015) based on one Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) and supporting fleet reports. The reports indicated that the subject quarter fenders were prone to cracking and/or separation.After a comprehensive review of the dat... Read more

KENWORTH T170 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T170 across all model years (2008, 2023).

23 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH T170 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2020 1 3 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 2 0 View
2015 1 0 View
2014 4 0 View
2013 2 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 1 0 View
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2008 (current) 2 0

Other KENWORTH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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T880 330 12 View
T680 329 110 View
W900 291 42 View
T380 222 2 View
T480 181 0 View
W990 178 0 View
T660 165 10 View