2012 KENWORTH T700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KENWORTH T700
The 2012 KENWORTH T700 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH T700
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 KENWORTH T700, potentially affecting up to 20,807 vehicles.
Recall 12V026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 15,932 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY...
Consequence: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy: PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT...
View full details →Recall 11V380000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 211 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T660, T700, AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON...
Consequence: IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND , CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH AND DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy: KENWORTH AND PETERBILT DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE SOFTWARE FOR THE AFFECTED CHASSIS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
View full details →Recall 11V127000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 4,664 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME LOOSE, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE CAP TO COME OFF AND ENGINE...
Consequence: THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE OIL MODULE FILTER CAP AND INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE ON THE SECONDARY CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KENWORTH T700
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KENWORTH T700.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KENWORTH T700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KENWORTH T700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KENWORTH T700
PACCAR INCORPORATED has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 KENWORTH T700. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-E063 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRUCK CHASSIS MANUFACTURED WITH AIR COMPRESSOR SUCTION HOSE SUPPORT CLIP AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPAIR TO CORRECT SHORTAGE. MODELS 2012 T660, T700. *PE
TIB-26-023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T800. *PE
TIB-26-023 — ENGINE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T800. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KENWORTH T700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T700
- 2007 KENWORTH T700 — 0 complaints
- 2008 KENWORTH T700 — 0 complaints
- 2009 KENWORTH T700 — 0 complaints
- 2010 KENWORTH T700 — 0 complaints
- 2011 KENWORTH T700 — 1 complaint
- 2012 KENWORTH T700 (current)
- 2013 KENWORTH T700 — 3 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH T700 — 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