What Kenworth T170 owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Kenworth T170 safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Kenworth T170 complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values.
Sheppard Recall Order Process Update - The Parts section has been updated with revised steps for opening a TCS365 Order Support â Order Inquiry case.
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 cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. This will reduce downtime and save on maintenance costs for eligible vehicles.
Safety Recall âÃÂàInterim Notification - The Dana D-Series front axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Repair information will be added when a repair procedure and parts are available.
Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis currently utilizing 3G antennas as a primary antenna may experience this degradation
Fix-As-Fail â Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed DEF sensor by disabling the DEF sensor diagnostics.
Safety Recall â Cummins Fuel Rail Leak â NHTSA ID: 21V391 / TC: 2021-323, Cummins Recall: C2423.àCummins PX9 and ISX12 fuel rails may leak around a sealing washer, potentially resulting in fuel leaks.àUndetected prolonged diesel fuel spray in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Information Only â Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
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.
This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal formation which can cause aftertreatment related fault codes and ECU driven engine derating.
Information only: In 2020, Peterbilt and Kenworth began using the same M10, M12, M16, and M20 frame fasteners on all vehicles. Torque specifications for these fasteners are different from previous fasteners.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
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 data related to the quarter fender failures on the subject vehicles, ODI did not identify the existence of a safety-related defect trend. Quarter fender failures resulted in a warranty claim rate less th
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2023, owners most often name: service brakes, steering, unknown or other. 1 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.