2015 KENWORTH K270 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KENWORTH K270
The 2015 KENWORTH K270 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, PARKING BRAKE.
Recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH K270
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH K270, potentially affecting up to 5,227 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 15V051000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
Consequence: As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at...
View full details →Recall 14V716000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks manufactured February 4, 2014, to October 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 Peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured December 5, 2013, to October 10, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced...
Consequence: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400.
View full details →Recall 14V486000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 2,045 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines...
Consequence: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The notification schedule for this recall ran July 29 to December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Kenworth...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KENWORTH K270
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KENWORTH K270.
Safety Rating for the 2015 KENWORTH K270
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 KENWORTH K270 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KENWORTH K270
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH K270 (current)
- 2016 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH K270 — 0 complaints
- 2018 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