2012 KENWORTH K270 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KENWORTH K270
The 2012 KENWORTH K270 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH K270
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH K270, potentially affecting up to 3,407 vehicles.
Recall 17V554000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,975 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Consequence: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October...
View full details →Recall 12V490000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 432 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated...
Consequence: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KENWORTH K270
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KENWORTH K270.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KENWORTH K270
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KENWORTH K270 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KENWORTH K270
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 KENWORTH K270. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-27-003 — EQUIPMENT
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE DIPSTICK (TOO LONG), BEING INCORRECT, IN SOME TRUCKS/CHASSIS, IT FAILS TO GIVE AN INACCURATE READING FOR FLUID LEVEL IN THE TRANSMISSION. MODELS 2012 K270, K370. *PE
TIB-27-003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE DIPSTICK (TOO LONG), BEING INCORRECT, IN SOME TRUCKS/CHASSIS, IT FAILS TO GIVE AN INACCURATE READING FOR FLUID LEVEL IN THE TRANSMISSION. MODELS 2012 K270, K370. *PE
TIB-52-021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
KENWORTH: CERTAIN CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED, INCORRECTLY, WITH CAB POWER OUTLET AND CABLE COIL, UNDER DASH. MODELS 2011-2012 K270, K370. *PE
TIB-14-023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH: ON SOME MANUFACTURED CHASSIS, THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE MAY BE INADEQUATE AND CONDITION NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF REQUIRED. MODELS 2011-2012 K270, K370. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KENWORTH K270
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH K270
- 2010 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2011 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH K270 (current)
- 2013 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints