2016 Kenworth T680: recalls and complaints

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• 24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 20V59300028 Sep 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 18V81600016 Nov 2018Exterior Lighting
• 18V3680001 Jun 2018Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 17V59300022 Sep 2017Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 17V47100025 Jul 2017Exterior Lighting
• 17V10300015 Feb 2017Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 15V6390009 Oct 2015Power Train / Manual Transmission
• 15V59700024 Sep 2015Electrical System / Ignition / Module
• 15V45700022 Jul 2015Service Brakes, Air
• 15V45800022 Jul 2015Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
• 15V27200011 May 2015Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 15V2700008 May 2015Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 15V1960003 Apr 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly

1. 24V145000Received 23 Feb 2024. 936 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. 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

   Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2024.

2. 20V593000Received 28 Sep 2020. 1,416 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. 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

   Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20KWD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2020.

3. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20pbc AND 20KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.

4. 18V816000Received 16 Nov 2018. 1,619 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18KWF & 18PBC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2019.

5. 18V368000Received 1 Jun 2018. 85,626 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18KWD;18PBB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 May 2020.

6. 17V593000Received 22 Sep 2017. 17,737 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number P817-C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 2017.

7. 17V471000Received 25 Jul 2017. 5,731 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 17KWC and 717-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Sep 2017.

8. 17V103000Received 15 Feb 2017. 465 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 17KWA and 217-A.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 17KWA and 217-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2017.

9. 15V639000Received 9 Oct 2015. 27 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, to January 9, 2015 and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 1015N (Peterbilt).

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWN and 1015N. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Dec 2015.

10. 15V597000Received 24 Sep 2015. 354 units.

    Electrical System / Ignition / Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 915-L (Peterbilt).

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWM and 915-L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2015.

11. 15V457000Received 22 Jul 2015. 334 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the air line installations as required, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWK.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

12. 15V458000Received 22 Jul 2015. 12,551 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

13. 15V272000Received 11 May 2015. 49 units.

    Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWG.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2015.

14. 15V270000Received 8 May 2015. 1,494 units.

    Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWE and 515-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

15. 15V196000Received 3 Apr 2015. 24 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2015.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Kenworth T680?

588,878 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T680 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 59 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T680, model years 2011 to 2027. 15 of them name the 2016 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Kenworth T680 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.