Kenworth T170 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Kenworth T170 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
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Newest Kenworth T170 recalls
- Jul 28, 202222V547000Steering47,500 vehiclesPeterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and 25 more models
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Apr 6, 202020V199000Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, air460,515 vehiclesKenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and 21 more models
In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver…
- Sep 22, 201717V593000Steering17,737 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 320 and 25 more models
The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Jan 24, 201414V013000Seat belts10,414 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, Peterbilt 325 and 24 more models
When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch.
- Dec 5, 201313V612000Exterior lighting5,087 vehiclesKenworth C500, T170 and 10 more models
In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring.
- May 28, 201313V222000Electrical system1,773 vehiclesPeterbilt 330, Peterbilt 337 and 21 more models
An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
- Jan 30, 201212V026000Service brakes, air15,932 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, Peterbilt 330 and 19 more models
In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage.
- Mar 7, 201111V157000Service brakes, air280 vehiclesKenworth C500, T370 and 7 more models
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…