2018 Kenworth T680: recalls and complaints

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• 24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 22V27700025 Apr 2022Steering / Critical Fasteners
• 20V59300028 Sep 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 19V2750005 Apr 2019Parking Brake
• 18V93100021 Dec 2018Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 18V8700007 Dec 2018Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
• 18V81600016 Nov 2018Exterior Lighting
• 18V65700021 Sep 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 18V3680001 Jun 2018Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 18V0920002 Feb 2018Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
• 17V84000022 Dec 2017Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
• 17V44300013 Jul 2017Fuel System, Diesel
• 17V10300015 Feb 2017Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

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. 22V277000Received 25 Apr 2022. 17,641 units.

   Steering / Critical Fasteners

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 22 PBB and 22 KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Nov 2022.

3. 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.

4. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light

   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.

5. 19V275000Received 5 Apr 2019. 1,837 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 19KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2019.

6. 18V931000Received 21 Dec 2018. 25,556 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18PBE; 18KWH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Feb 2019.

7. 18V870000Received 7 Dec 2018. 6,857 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18KWG and 18PBD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2019.

8. 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.

9. 18V657000Received 21 Sep 2018. 48,896 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18E081. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2018.

10. 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.

11. 18V092000Received 2 Feb 2018. 1,938 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18KWA and 118-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2018.

12. 17V840000Received 22 Dec 2017. 1,222 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 1217F and 17KWF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2018.

13. 17V443000Received 13 Jul 2017. 1,737 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400. PACCAR's number for this recall is C1909.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number C1909.

14. 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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Kenworth T680?

656,261 units in 14 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. 14 of them name the 2018 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Kenworth T680 open?

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