2022 Kenworth T470 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Steering 2022-07-28 · campaign 22V547000 · 47,500 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2021-08-03 · campaign 21V601000 · 688 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
Power Train 2021-04-13 · campaign 21V262000 · 53 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWB.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-16 · 14-034 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bogie crossmember torque value update - procedure has been updated to correct torque values.
Steering 2026-03-03 · 22KWE/PBE · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sheppard recall order process update - the parts section has been updated with revised steps for opening a tcs365 order support – order inquiry case.
Service Brakes 2025-10-28 · 24KWD · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall additional chassis have been included. the chassis list has been updated. certain t370 / t440 / t470 / t480 / t660 / t680 / t800 / t880 / w900 / c500 chassis may be equipped with air tank reservoirs that have less than twelve times the combined volume of all service brake chambers whic
Service Brakes, Air 2024-04-09 · 24KWD · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain c500/t440/t470/t660/t680/t800/t880/w900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume requirements per fmvss/cmvss 121 ã¢ââair brake systemsã¢ââ. this bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedures are available.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-10-18 · 45-064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only - paccar is introducing over-the-air (ota) software updates for engine my17 and newer chassis equipped with cummins x15, x12, isx12, isx12n, l9n, px-7, and px-9 engines the technology will leverage the existing remote diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. this
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