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2012 Kenworth T660 TSBs

28 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Engine

11 bulletins
10186161

Eaton ultrashift plus excessive engine over-speed lamp on.

10092232

FIX-AS-FAIL - ENGINE OVER-SPEED LAMP COULD COME ON AFTER A DOWNSHIFT WITH THE EATON ULTRASHIFT PLUS TRANSMISSION.

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THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE.

10051834

MX RC5-RC14 SOFTWARE UPDATE CAMPAIGN.

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SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE SAID TO BENEFIT THE ENGINES IN RC5 AND RC14 KENWORTH ENGINES. PACCAR/KENWORTH. *KB

10049800

KENWORTH: INFORMATION REGARDING POSSIBLE CORRUPTION OF ENGINE SETTINGS IF CURRENT VERSION ESA 4.1.0.17 IS USED AND NOT...

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FUNCTION PROPERLY AND A SPECIAL VERSION IS POSSIBLY REQUIRED FOR CHASSIS. MODELS 2012 T270, 370, 470,660, 800 AND W900. *PE

10048500

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T800. *PE

10048419

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPECIFIC PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT ELEMENTS ARE DESCRIBED IN BULLETIN FOR CHASSIS BENEFITING FROM ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATES. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700, T800, W900. *PE

10045240

KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES.

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MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE

10044285

KENWORTH (PACCAR): ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF HC DOSER SHIELDS AND/OR EGR CLEANING FOR CHASSIS.

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*PE

10043723

KENWORTH: INFORMATION FOR AFTERTREATMENT, PMCI OR RELATED ISSUES, CAUSED BY CORROSION FOR WATER IN FUEL (WIF) SENSOR,...

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AT ENGINE HARNESS J175 CONNECTOR. *PE

10040181

PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS.

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*RM

10040180

PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.

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*RM

Electrical

4 bulletins
10177021

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...

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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

10173212

Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead...

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to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.

10173205

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

10045242

KENWORTH: DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE FAILED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION IN REPAIRS AND BEFORE COMPONENT IS REPLACED, DIAL...

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FACE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND FAILURE VERIFIED. ALL KENWORTH MODELS WITH OHM DIAL OR OPEN CARD STYLE FUEL SENDERS. *PE

Transmission

3 bulletins
10185190

Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator...

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(LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.

10044089

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SOFTWARE CORRECTION AND FAN CLUTCH LININGS REPLACEMENT MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO OE PROGRAMMING. *PE

10042747

KENWORTH: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE EATON TRANSMISSIONS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HAVING WATER INTRUSION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ECU TO STOP WORKING.

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LOSS OF COMMUNICATION AND PRIMARY FUNCTION MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ECU'S FAILURE MODE. *PE

Other

2 bulletins
11037541

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.

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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

10044145

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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THE CHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER ASSEMBLY CONTROLS IN PLACE FOR DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS TORQUE. MODELS C500, K500, T660, T800 AND W900 2011-2012. *PE

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
10168703

Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...

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A/C compressor.

10048439

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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TRUCK CHASSIS MANUFACTURED WITH AIR COMPRESSOR SUCTION HOSE SUPPORT CLIP AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPAIR TO CORRECT SHORTAGE. MODELS 2012 T660, T700. *PE

Fuel System

2 bulletins
10044799

KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE

10039248

PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM

Brakes

1 bulletin
10254164

Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume...

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requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 Air Brake Systems. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedures are available.

Body & Paint

1 bulletin
10188550

Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.

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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10169787

Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer.

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The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

1 bulletin
10165583

Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke...

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Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).