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2023 KENWORTH T270

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

26V700000 Oct 21, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine s... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACJ.
26,729 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
22V547000 Jul 28, 2022
STEERING
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled i... Read more
Consequence
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCA... Read more
47,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 KENWORTH T270

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
03-085 Oct 25, 2022
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Info Only - Parts kits are now available to install the Bendix Side Collision Mitigation Radar system (BlindSpotter) on chassis that were delivered with a Prewire sales code due to parts shortages. Ordering and installation procedures are i
45-064 Oct 18, 2022
060000 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

KENWORTH T270 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T270 across all model years (2007, 2023).

61 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH T270 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 (current) 2 0
2022 3 0 View
2021 2 0 View
2020 5 0 View
2019 5 0 View
2018 5 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 3 0 View
2015 4 3 View
2014 6 1 View
2013 5 0 View
2012 4 0 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 3 0 View
2008 4 0 View
2007 1 0 View

Other KENWORTH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
T800 354 49 View
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