17 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Kenworth T470, across model years 2011–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your T470 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Kenworth T470 model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Kenworth T470 model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR recalls certain 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with air brakes that may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Owners must have air tanks checked by dealers for free.
PACCAR is recalling 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks with potentially fractured steering gears that could cause loss of steering control and crash risk. Owners must have steering gears inspected and replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2020 Kenworth T680 vehicles with steering fastener failure risk. Dealing with potential loss of steering control and crash injury risk.
PACCAR recalls 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 trucks with potential fuel leaks causing fire if ignition sources are present. Owners must have rail inspected and replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2021 Kenworth T440 trucks with Cummins L9 diesel engines due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners must contact PACCAR for free fuel hose replacement.
When the Kenworth T470 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Kenworth T470. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Kenworth T470 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 17 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Kenworth T470, covering model years 2011–2023. The most recent was issued Feb 23, 2024 (Service Brakes, Air).
The 2014 Kenworth T470 has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Service Brakes, Air (4), Steering (3), Fuel System, Diesel (3), Exterior Lighting (3).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Kenworth dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Kenworth to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Kenworth dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.