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2018 Kenworth T370 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Kenworth T370 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Kenworth T370. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Kenworth T370 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Kenworth T370, describing incidents dated February 23, 2018.

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Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11130635 · Filed September 21, 2018
KEYPAD SHIFTER, PUSHING DRIVE BUTTON SELECT SIDE OF KEYPAD WOULD LIGHT UP WITH A 6 INDICATING TRUCK WAS IN DRIVE PROBLEM: SELECT SIDE OF KEYPAD (6) WOULD GO BLANK DRIVING,ALWAYS REACHED DOWN AND PUSHED D BUTTON THE 6 WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE, (FRIDAY FEB 23RD 2018) KEYPAD BLANK I DID NOT PUSH THE DRIVE…

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Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121

NHTSA #24V145000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 936 vehicles

Repair completion: 24.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 24KWD · Owners notified August 12, 2024

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering Fasteners May Fail

NHTSA #22V277000 · Steering — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 17,641 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22 PBB and 22 KWB · Owners notified November 8, 2022

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Safety consequence

Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

NHTSA #21V391000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 612 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWC, 21PBD · Owners notified July 30, 2021

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

NHTSA #20V199000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2020 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 460,515 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20pbc AND 20KWB · Owners notified May 26, 2020

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. 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 of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

Safety consequence

If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #19V239000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2019 · Custom Fab & Body LLC

Potentially affected: 7 vehicles

Repair completion: 14.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 11, 2019 · Vehicles built January 2, 2018 – July 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

NHTSA #18V931000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2018 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 25,556 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18PBE; 18KWH · Owners notified February 23, 2019 · Vehicles built April 5, 2017 – June 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Safety consequence

Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Kenworth T370. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kenworth T370.

Power Train

ODI #11130635

Incident: February 23, 2018 · Filed: September 21, 2018

KEYPAD SHIFTER, PUSHING DRIVE BUTTON SELECT SIDE OF KEYPAD WOULD LIGHT UP WITH A 6 INDICATING TRUCK WAS IN DRIVE PROBLEM: SELECT SIDE OF KEYPAD (6) WOULD GO BLANK DRIVING,ALWAYS REACHED DOWN AND PUSHED D BUTTON THE 6 WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE, (FRIDAY FEB 23RD 2018) KEYPAD BLANK I DID NOT PUSH THE DRIVE BUTTON, FIFTY MILES, NO ISSUES UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN FOR RED STOPLIGHT ON A 4 LANE ROAD, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AT 15 MPH, LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HAD TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BACKING TRAFFIC UP MONITORED KEYPAD AFTER THAT PUSHED D ON KEYPAD WHEN LIGHT WOULD GO BLANK. CALLED RIHM KENWORTH COON RAPIDS MN, SERVICE DEPT, THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS.... MARCH 07 2018 TOOK TRUCK INTO RIHM KENWORTH COON RAPIDS TOLD THEM THE STORY WHAT HAPPENED, ALL THE SERVICE WRITER WROTE UP WAS TRANS SELECTOR GOES BLANK. THE TECH WROTE UP HE COULD NOT RECREATE PROBLEM!! INVOICE 400071GR DEALER SENT OUT UNSAFE TRUCK!! 06/11/2018 BLANK DISPLAY, COMING UP TO CLOVERLEAF ON FREEWAY TO EXIT TRUCK SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN! 06/13/2018 BROUGHT TRUCK BACK TO DEALER, INVOICE 401631GR THEY SPENT 4 HOURS GOING AFTER FAULT CODE OF PO722 OUTPUT SPEED NO SIGNAL... LEAVING DEALERSHIP DISPLAY LIGHT WENT BLANK AGAIN, INFORMED SERV. MGR 06/15/2018 BROUGHT TRUCK BACK TO DEALER AS THE DISPLAY GOING BLANK WAS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT INVOICE 401663GR THEY CONTACTED ARENS (THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PUSH BUTTON DISPLAY) AND GOT NO RESPONSE, THEY REPLACED PUSH BUTTON DISPLAY. TOOK TRUCK, DISPLAY WENT BLANK AGAIN, INFORMED SERVICE MGR AGAIN 06/18/2018 DISPLAY BLANK, TRUCK SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN, 3RD INCIDENT WHERE TRUCK WENT INTO NEUTRAL MOVING DOWN ROAD! 06/19/2018 TOOK BACK TO DEALER INV 402283GR TECH HAD RECEIVED EMAIL FROM ARENS TECH SUPPORT ON 06/15/2018 (PERFORM CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ON ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR) NOW TRUCK WORKS AS IT SHOULD. *DT UPDATED 12/3/18*JB

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