2011 KENWORTH T470 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 KENWORTH T470 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to lighting, braking systems, and windshield wiper motor faults according to recall data.
There are six recalls involving various systems including exterior lighting, service brakes, air supply tanks, and windshield wiper motors. These recalls address potential safety issues such as power loss to exterior lighting, brake performance reduction, and risk of electrical shorts.
Recalls- Exterior lighting harness. NHTSA recall 10V452000 affects 3,040 vehicles. A spade terminal connection may become unseated resulting in power loss to exterior lights. This can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and reseat connectors free of charge.
- Brake slack adjusters. Recall 11V157000 covers 280 trucks. Cast iron housings may contain a flow notch causing fracture. If fractured, the wheel brake may fail, increasing stopping distances or causing the vehicle to pull during braking. Dealers will inspect and replace defective parts.
- Hazard warning lights and DRL. Two recalls with number 15V458000 affect 12,551 trucks. Daytime running lamps override hazard flashers when the brake is pressed beyond two seconds. This failure fails FMVSS 108 and raises crash risk as oncoming drivers may not be warned. Dealers will update cab controller software at no cost.
- Air brake supply tanks. Recall 24V145000 impacts 996 vehicles. Air tanks have insufficient air volume for proper brake function, failing FMVSS 121 requirements. Reduced braking performance increases crash risk. Dealers will install correct air tanks free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor. Recall 15V271000 applies to 104,807 trucks. Water intrusion into the wiper motor can cause intermittent function failure and corrosion. This reduces visibility and could cause electrical short and fire. PACCAR is developing a remedy; owners were notified and repairs will be performed when available.
Owners handling repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues on the 2011 KENWORTH T470 may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney could provide guidance on available protections regarding vehicle defects and recalls.
2011 KENWORTH T470 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
121674
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 KENWORTH T470
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.
2011 KENWORTH T470
104807 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Risk: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2011 KENWORTH T470
12551 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 KENWORTH T470
280 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T270/370, T440/T470, T800, T660, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND JANUARY 28, 2011. CERTAIN CAST IRON SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSINGS, WHICH TRANSMIT BRAKING FORCE FROM THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE, MAY INCLUDE A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION OF THE HOUSING DUE TO AN ERROR DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE CROSS SECTION STRUCTURE AND CAUSE THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING TO FRACTURE.
Risk: IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO FRACTURE, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES, AND IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2011 KENWORTH T470
3040 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, AND T470 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ONE OF THE FOUR HARNESS SPADE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHASSIS LOAD CENTER MAY BECOME COMPLETELY UNSEATED. A COMPLETELY UNSEATED CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A POWER LOSS TO A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Risk: POWER LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING MAY REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE TO OTHER DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE.
Complaints
No complaints found.