Model year record

2023 KENWORTH K270

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V182000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
211
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-24
Owners notified
2025-09-08

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V616000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
21
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-05
Owners notified
2023-11-16

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

Safety risk

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWG and 23PBG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V631000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
1,601
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-17
Owners notified
2022-09-26

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.