Kenworth T170 recalls and problems

9 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
9
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Kenworth T170 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2023 T170100000
2022 T170100000
2020 T170110000
2019 T170100000
2018 T170100000
2017 T170100000
2016 T170200000
2015 T170100000
2014 T170400000
2013 T170200000
2012 T170300000
2011 T170100000
2010 T170100000
2009 T170100000
2008 T170200000

Most reported Kenworth T170 problems

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1

All Kenworth T170 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
22V-547Jul 28, 20222022–2023SteeringPACCAR 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…
20V-199Apr 6, 20202008–2020Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)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…
17V-593Sep 22, 20172016SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800…
14V-013Jan 24, 20142014Seat BeltsPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31…
13V-612Dec 5, 20132014Exterior LightingPACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013.
13V-222May 28, 20132014Electrical SystemPACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367…
12V-026Jan 30, 20122012–2013Service Brakes, AirPaccar 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…
11V-157Mar 7, 20112012Service Brakes, AirPaccar 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.
09V-166May 19, 20092008Service Brakes, AirPaccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kenworth T170?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Kenworth T170 has the most reports (1). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T170 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Kenworth T170 model years 2008–2020, 2022–2023.

What are the most common Kenworth T170 problems?

Owners report service brakes, steering, unknown or other problems most often.