2015 Kenworth T270 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Kenworth T270 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Kenworth T270 recalls

ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk

Recall 20V199Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehicles affected

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.

Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire

Recall 15V271May 8, 2015104,807 vehicles affected

Water can leak into the windshield wiper motor on certain heavy trucks built between November 2010 and April 2015.

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Recall 14V810Dec 29, 20141,623 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 14V486Aug 7, 20142,045 vehicles affected

Most common 2015 Kenworth T270 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Rollover1

What owners report

2022-02-23, Seat Belts
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 there is no automatic release of the tension relieving device upon opening of the driver's door or release of the driver's buckle latch. In the subject accident, the inexperienced young driver, whoi had never driven a vehicle with a "Comfort Latch" safety belt tension relieving device, apparently just buckle the safety belt around him, unaware that the shoulder belt had excessive slack in it, due

2015 Kenworth T270 questions

Does the 2015 Kenworth T270 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Kenworth T270: ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire; Parking Brake:Conventional:Air; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kenworth T270?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Rollover (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Kenworth T270 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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