Kenworth: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Kenworth only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V544000Received 21 Aug 2026. 811 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACE.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 26PACE. The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V485000Received 27 Jul 2026. 5,925 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Power Distribution Module/Ipdm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACD.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 26PACD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2026. The campaign has 12 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V442000Received 8 Jul 2026. 8 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar inspected and reinstalled the valves, as necessary, free of charge. All affected tractors have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACC.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 26PACC. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

4. 26V022000Received 19 Jan 2026. 219 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACA.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 26PACA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2026. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

5. 25V569000Received 2 Sep 2025. 18,332 units.

   Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25PACG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2025. The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 312 campaigns.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Kenworth model line has the most recall campaigns?

The T800: 133 campaigns for 39 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Kenworth model line has the most complaints?

The T2000: 32 complaints for 18 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Kenworth vehicles name?

Service Brakes, Air: 162.9 per 1,000 component mentions. Structure: 101.1 per 1,000 component mentions. Tires: 89.9 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Kenworth?

2,016,678 units in 312 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.