Kenworth T270 recalls and problems
28 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
28
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Kenworth T270 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 T270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 T270 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 T270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 T270 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 T270 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 T270 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 T270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 T270 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 T270 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 T270 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 T270 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 T270 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 T270 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 T270 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 T270 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 T270 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 T270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Kenworth T270 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Rollover | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
All Kenworth T270 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-700 | Oct 21, 2026 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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. |
| 22V-547 | Jul 28, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Steering | 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… |
| 22V-277 | Apr 25, 2022 | 2018–2020 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. |
| 21V-601 | Aug 3, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. |
| 21V-391 | May 26, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. |
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2008–2020 | Service 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… |
| 19V-606 | Aug 16, 2019 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. |
| 18V-931 | Dec 21, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with… |
| 18V-359 | May 31, 2018 | 2019 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. |
| 18V-308 | May 11, 2018 | 2018 | Wheels, Suspension | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. |
| 17V-593 | Sep 22, 2017 | 2016 | Steering | PACCAR 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… |
| 16V-803 | Nov 4, 2016 | 2017 | Tires | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579… |
| 15V-271 | May 8, 2015 | 2011–2016 | Visibility | 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. |
| 14V-810 | Dec 29, 2014 | 2015 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680… |
| 14V-486 | Aug 7, 2014 | 2015 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220… |
| 14V-013 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR 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-612 | Dec 5, 2013 | 2014 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR 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-222 | May 28, 2013 | 2014 | Electrical System | PACCAR 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… |
| 13V-082 | Mar 6, 2013 | 2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks, manufactured from January 31, 2013, through February 4, 2013. |
| 12V-530 | Oct 12, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks built with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions between December 7, 2011, and April 6, 2012. |
| 12V-452 | Sep 12, 2012 | 2013 | Equipment | Geo. |
| 12V-026 | Jan 30, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | 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… |
| 11V-157 | Mar 7, 2011 | 2011 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 10V-211 | May 10, 2010 | 2011 | Service Brakes, Air | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t270, t370, and t800 trucks manufactured from january 28 through march 19, 2010, equipped with dv-2 air governor containing part number g90-1070-2111111 on the t270/370 model… |
| 10V-150 | Apr 15, 2010 | 2010 | Power Train | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t270 and t370 trucks equipped with non-lms hubs. |
| 09V-348 | Sep 3, 2009 | 2008–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. |
| 09V-140 | Apr 29, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Paccar is recalling 2 my 2009 kenworth t270 and t370 4x2 trucks. |
| 08V-246 | Jun 3, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Other | Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (Icbb). |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth T270?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Kenworth T270 has the most reports (1). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T270 have?
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Kenworth T270 model years 2007–2023.
What are the most common Kenworth T270 problems?
Owners report seat belts, rollover, tires problems most often.