2011 Kenworth C540 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2015 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C540 years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2011 Kenworth C540 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2011 Kenworth C540 recalls (1)

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Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motorMay 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V271000 · 104,807 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Kenworth C540 years

2012 C540 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 C54001
2015 C54001
2014 C54001
2013 C54001
2012 C54001
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kenworth C540?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Kenworth C540?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Kenworth C540 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C540 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.