Kenworth T270, T370 (2012-2013): Service brakes, air
Recall 12V530000 · Oct 12, 2012 · PACCAR Incorporated
15
vehicles affected
15
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V530000
- Date
- Oct 12, 2012
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 15
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks built with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions between December 7, 2011, and April 6, 2012. The air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the Eaton Ultrashift transmission. Significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak in the air lines.
What can happen
Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V530000?
2 models: Kenworth T270 (2012-2013), Kenworth T370 (2012-2013), about 15 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V530000?
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
What can happen?
Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.