2010 KENWORTH T270 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 KENWORTH T270
The 2010 KENWORTH T270 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 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 KENWORTH T270
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2010 KENWORTH T270, potentially affecting up to 921,188 vehicles.
Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 10V150000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Consequence: AN OVER-TORQUE OF THE SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARING TO SEIZE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE OVERHEATING OF THE WHEEL END. AS A RESULT, A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BEARINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SPINDLE AND HUB WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SCORING AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 09V348000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE.
Remedy: PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE SEE 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 KENWORTH T270
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 KENWORTH T270.
Safety Rating for the 2010 KENWORTH T270
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 KENWORTH T270 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 KENWORTH T270
PACCAR INCORPORATED has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 KENWORTH T270. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-26-022 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS HAVE MISMATCH OF ENGINE CALIBRATION SOFTWARE AND ALLISON HARDWARE RESULTING IN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEING IMPROPER FOR SHIFT CONTROL. MODELS 2010 T270S AND T370S. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 KENWORTH T270
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T270
- 2007 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2008 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2009 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH T270 (current)
- 2011 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH T270 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH T270 — 1 complaint
- 2015 KENWORTH T270 — 3 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