2015 Kenworth T270 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Kenworth T270 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 568,990 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the rollover. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 20V199000 2020-04-06 460,515 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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…

VISIBILITY 15V271000 2015-05-08 104,807 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.

Consequence

As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWF.

PARKING BRAKE 14V810000 2014-12-29 1,623 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with…

Consequence

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000…

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 14V486000 2014-08-07 2,045 affected
Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22,…

Consequence

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The notification schedule for this recall ran July 29 to December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at…

Complaints by component

ROLLOVER
1
1crashes1deaths
SEAT BELTS
1
1crashes1deaths
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
1
1crashes1deaths
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I am analyzing a rollover event with the subject kenworth t270 configured as a tanker truck. The driver's safety belt was configured with an "immi comfort latch" shoulder belt tension reliever. It appears that this system is in violation of fmvss 208 sections s7.4.2 and s7.4.5 due to the fact that…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2018-06-17

“I am analyzing a rollover event with the subject kenworth t270 configured as a tanker truck. The driver's safety belt was configured with an "immi comfort latch" shoulder belt tension reliever. It appears that this system is in violation of fmvss 208 sections s7.4.2 and s7.4.5 due to the fact that…”

ROLLOVER · reported 2018-06-17

“I am analyzing a rollover event with the subject kenworth t270 configured as a tanker truck. The driver's safety belt was configured with an "immi comfort latch" shoulder belt tension reliever. It appears that this system is in violation of fmvss 208 sections s7.4.2 and s7.4.5 due to the fact that…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 2018-06-17
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Kenworth T270 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.