Vehicle recall 09V140000 · April 29, 2009
Kenworth T270 and T370
The anchor plate tie bar which reinforces the anchor plate on 73MM calipers was not installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 2 my 2009 kenworth T270 and T370 4X2 trucks. The anchor plate tie bar which reinforces the anchor plate on 73MM calipers was not installed. Under high torque brake applications the slide pins could bind, resulting in a reduction of the braking effort and/or brake drag caused by incomplete brake release; or the anchor plate could fatigue, resulting in a cracked and/or fracture anchor plate.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in reduced braking capacity and increased stopping distances, or part of the anchor plate could separate and fall onto the roadway. Either of these could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brakes on the affected chassis for the presence of the anchor plate tie bar; and install the anchor plate tie bar if missing free of charge. All vehicles have been fixed. Owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall no. 409B & kenworth recall no. 09KW2.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 29, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 409B & 09KW2
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T270 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Kenworth T370 (2009): 2009
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