2018 KENWORTH T370 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 KENWORTH T370 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system components, steering fasteners, fuel system leaks, transmission control, and electronic stability control software defects.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems including air brake reservoirs, steering fasteners, fuel rail seals, electronic stability control software, clutch assembly, and brake lighting on certain vehicles equipped as emergency units.
Recalls- Service brake air tanks. (NHTSA 24V145000) Affected 996 vehicles with air tanks that hold insufficient air volume, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace air tanks free of charge. Owner notifications began August 2024.
- Steering arm fasteners. (NHTSA 22V277000) Fasteners attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail on 17,641 vehicles, causing potential loss of steering control. Dealers will replace and torque the fasteners at no cost. Owners were notified in November 2022.
- Fuel rail sealing washers. (NHTSA 21V391000) Incorrectly seated washers may cause fuel leaks in 612 vehicles, raising fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected fuel rails as needed free of charge.
- Electronic stability control software. (NHTSA 20V199000) On 460,515 vehicles equipped with NAMUX software, ABS warning lights may fail to illuminate when ABS loses power. Risk involves unawareness of ABS loss, which increases crash risk. Dealers will update software at no charge. Recall began May 2020.
- ABS warning light failure. (NHTSA 20V199000) Identical to the electronic stability control recall affecting 460,515 vehicles, dealers will update NAMUX software to fix the ABS warning light defect free of charge.
- Clutch assembly failure. (NHTSA 18V931000) Certain automated manual transmissions in 25,556 vehicles may experience internal clutch component failures, which can cause unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will update transmission control modules free of charge. Recall began February 2019.
- Brake light malfunction. (NHTSA 19V239000) On 7 emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights, lights may illuminate without brake pedal activation, potentially confusing other drivers. Owners were instructed to contact Whelen for free replacement lights starting April 2019.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls involving brakes, steering, fuel leaks, or transmission issues may want to review their rights under state lemon laws.
2018 KENWORTH T370 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
505327
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 KENWORTH T370
996 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2008-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2021-2023 Kenworth T800B, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2018 KENWORTH T370
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2018 KENWORTH T370
612 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 KENWORTH T370
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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 dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2018 KENWORTH T370
7 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 KENWORTH T370
25556 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.