Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 10V150000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 24V145000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth T370, sourced and dated.
Confidence 0%5 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Allison automatic transmission | medium | not yet verified |
| Allison valve body | medium | not yet verified |
| EGR valve | medium | not yet verified |
Torque converter wear in Allison automatics common to T370 vocational trims causes shuddering and slipping by 300k-400k miles.
Cost not yet verifiedValve body degradation in the same Allison transmission family produces erratic and harsh shifting.
Cost not yet verifiedEGR valve failure common to diesel vocational trucks like the T370 shows up first as rough idle before triggering fault codes.
Cost not yet verifiedA stuck-open EGR valve produces black exhaust smoke, a symptom reported across medium-duty vocational trucks in this weight class.
Cost not yet verifiedKENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Common questions
How much does a used Kenworth T370 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $29,900 to $69,900 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the Kenworth T370?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Allison automatic transmission, Allison valve body, EGR valve. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Kenworth T370 under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): Allison automatic transmission: "Symptoms include shuddering during acceleration, slipping between gears, and overheating." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/allison-automatic-transmission-maintenance-and-common-issues
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): Allison valve body: "Valve body problems cause erratic shifting, delayed engagement, and harsh downshifts." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/allison-automatic-transmission-maintenance-and-common-issues
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR valve: "Rough idle is the first sign most drivers notice when their EGR valve starts failing. The engine shakes or vibrates more than normal when sitting at idle." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/truck-egr-valve-problems-symptoms-cleaning-and-replacement
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR valve, sticking open: "Black smoke from the exhaust happens when the EGR valve sticks open, allowing too much exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/truck-egr-valve-problems-symptoms-cleaning-and-replacement
- MARKET (5 real listings, 2026-09-05): low $29,900 / median $46,265 / high $69,900. Agent-sourced: 5 real listings (2019-2022, 180k-420k mi), 3 dealers. $29,900-$69,900, median $46,265.
- RECALL (10V150000, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY): KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.
- RECALL (24V145000, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900...
Sources
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- soarr.com dealer inventory (5 real listings)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 10V150000 (POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 24V145000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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