2020 KENWORTH T370 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 KENWORTH T370 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air brake components and steering systems according to recall information.
There are eight recalls associated with the 2020 KENWORTH T370 affecting various safety-critical systems. These recalls address defects involving the braking system, steering fasteners, fuel system leaks, and electronic stability control among others.
Recalls- Air brake reservoir. Recall 24V145000 affects 996 vehicles due to insufficient air volume in the air tanks. This defect reduces braking performance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install correctly sized air tanks free of charge.
- Steering fasteners. Recall 22V277000 involves 17,641 trucks with Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that may fail. Failure can cause loss of steering control and risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will replace and torque the fasteners at no cost.
- Brake treadle valve hose. Recall 19V606000 covers 139 trucks with potentially loose compression fittings on brake treadle valves. Separation of the air supply hose can reduce braking ability, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten hose connections free of charge.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V391000 applies to 612 vehicles where improperly seated sealing washers may cause high-pressure fuel rail leaks. Fuel leaks near ignition sources raise fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed without charge.
- Electronic stability control software. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 trucks equipped with NAMUX software. ABS warning lights may fail to illuminate if ABS loses power, leaving drivers unaware of ABS loss and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update cab control module software free of charge.
- ABS warning light failure. Also covered under recall 20V199000 with identical affected vehicles and risk. Software update to NAMUX system is provided to ensure ABS alerts function properly.
- Brake relay valve. Recall 20V086000 impacts 4 long wheelbase trucks missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. This may lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk. Dealers will install the missing relay valve free of charge.
Owners confronting multiple repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under applicable state lemon laws. Consulting with legal experts specializing in consumer protection can help clarify those rights and options.
2020 KENWORTH T370 Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
479907
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 KENWORTH T370
4 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 KENWORTH T370
139 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve.
Risk: A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.