Recall 13V082 affects 17 2014 Kenworth T370 and T270 trucks for a misplaced seat belt bracket. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 17 2014 T370 and T270 trucks under recall 13V082 because the left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was installed out of position. In a crash, the seat belt anchor mounting can fail and increase injury risk; the Kenworth dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchor on the 2014 Kenworth T370 and T270 is the mounting point that holds the driver-side belt to the cab floor. A reinforcement bracket under the floor pan spreads crash forces through the metal structure so the belt can hold the occupant in position. That bracket has to sit in the correct place for the anchor to carry load.
In NHTSA campaign 13V082, the left hand floor pan reinforcement bracket was placed incorrectly during assembly. When the belt anchor is loaded, the misplaced bracket leaves the mounting point without the support it was designed to have. The anchor mounting can fail, which means the seat belt does not restrain the driver the way it is supposed to in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal from the seat, because the problem is in the reinforcement bracket and anchor mounting under the floor area.
Who's affected?
Covers the T370 and T270 in the 2014 model year, with the same seat belt component listed for each truck.
| 2014 Kenworth T370 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T270 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 17 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt anchor that fails in a crash can increase injury risk because the belt connection does not hold as intended. Keep using the seat belt and schedule the recall repair soon after confirming your VIN. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kenworth T370 or T270 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask when the free seat belt bracket repair is available for your truck.
- Reference recall number 13V082 when you call, and ask the dealer to remove, reposition, and reinstall the floor pan reinforcement bracket so the seat belt anchor mounts correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if Kenworth mailed one.
- Schedule the repair before carrying passengers if the seat belt anchor area has been repaired or disturbed.
What happens at the repair
Kenworth's listed remedy is a free dealer repair once available. At the dealer, a Kenworth technician removes the left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket, repositions it correctly, and reinstalls it so the seat belt anchor mounting has the intended support. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Contact a Kenworth dealer with the VIN and ask the service desk to confirm the repair path for campaign 13V082.
Timeline
| March 6, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V082?
Recall 13V082 covers 17 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks built with the left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket positioned incorrectly during assembly. In a crash, the seat belt anchor mounting can fail and increase injury risk.
What should I do if my 2014 Kenworth T270 or T370 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V082. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to schedule the seat belt reinforcement bracket repair. The dealer will remove, reposition, and reinstall the bracket for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Kenworth dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is seat belt anchor failure during a crash. If the anchor mounting fails, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant as designed, increasing injury risk. Reference recall 13V082 when you call the Kenworth dealer.
What if I bought this Kenworth truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Kenworth T270 or T370 is included, then contact a franchised Kenworth dealer for the free bracket repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V082000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V082 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V082000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →