2018 Kenworth T470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T470 years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Kenworth T470 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Kenworth T470 recalls (2)
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Steering:critical fasteners
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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 T470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 T470 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 T470 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 T470 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 T470 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 T470 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 T470 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 T470 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 T470 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 T470 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 T470 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 T470 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 T470 | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kenworth T470?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Kenworth T470?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Kenworth T470 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T470 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.