2018 KENWORTH T470 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KENWORTH T470
The 2018 KENWORTH T470 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
Recalls for the 2018 KENWORTH T470
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 KENWORTH T470, potentially affecting up to 18,865 vehicles.
Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 17,641 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KENWORTH T470
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KENWORTH T470.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KENWORTH T470
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KENWORTH T470 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KENWORTH T470
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KENWORTH T470
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T470
- 2013 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH T470 (current)
- 2019 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2020 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2021 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2022 KENWORTH T470 — 0 complaints
- 2023 KENWORTH T470 — 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