Kenworth K270 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
10 recalls found for the Kenworth K270 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Kenworth K270 recalls
- Mar 24, 202525V182000Electrical system211 vehiclesKenworth K270, Peterbilt 220 and 1 more model
The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
- Jun 12, 202424V433000Steering7,410 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 520 and 16 more models
The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Do not drive until repaired
- Sep 5, 202323V616000Power train21 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Kenworth K270 and 1 more model
The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
- Aug 17, 202222V631000Engine and engine cooling1,601 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 348 and 19 more models
The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
- Aug 17, 202222V630000Power train4 vehiclesPeterbilt 220 and Kenworth K270
Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode.
- Sep 6, 201717V554000Power train2,975 vehiclesPeterbilt 210, Kenworth K270 and 3 more models
These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
- Jan 30, 201515V051000Service brakes, air106 vehiclesPeterbilt 210, Peterbilt 220 and 6 more models
The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
- Nov 7, 201414V716000Parking brake101 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Kenworth K270 and 2 more models
The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.