2013 KENWORTH T470 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 KENWORTH T470 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system components, lighting systems, and windshield wiper motor functionality.
There are five recalls filed that address the braking system, exterior lighting, and windshield wiper motor. These recalls highlight potential safety risks including unexpected brake applications, compromised hazard warning lights, insufficient air supply to brakes, and reduced windshield wiper performance.
Recalls- Service brakes check valve. NHTSA Recall 12V026000 affects 15,932 vehicles including the 2013 T470. Bendix ATR-6 relay valves may leak internally in extreme cold, causing continuous brake application. This can result in brake overheating, fire risk, or loss of vehicle control. PACCAR provides a temporary repair free of charge.
- Exterior lighting hazard function. NHTSA Recall 15V458000 covers 12,551 vehicles. Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) override hazard flashing when the brake pedal is pressed for over two seconds. This fails FMVSS No. 108 requirements and can cause other drivers to miss hazard warnings. Dealers will update cab controller software at no cost.
- Exterior lighting headlights. Also part of Recall 15V458000, the same DRL override defect affects headlight hazard function under FMVSS No. 108. The fix is the same software update to restore hazard flashing functionality.
- Service brakes air reservoir. NHTSA Recall 24V145000 impacts 996 vehicles including the 2013 T470. Air tanks have insufficient volume, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install corrected air tanks free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor. NHTSA Recall 15V271000 covers 104,807 vehicles. Water can leak into the wiper motor, causing intermittent wiper failure and visibility reduction. Corrosion may lead to electrical shorts and fire risk. PACCAR is developing a remedy, and interim notifications were sent to owners.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety components like brakes or visibility systems may want to consult their state’s lemon law resources to understand their rights.
2013 KENWORTH T470 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
134286
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 KENWORTH T470
15932 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
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 POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.