2010 Kenworth T800: recalls and complaints

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• 24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 15V30900026 May 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 13V57300018 Nov 2013Service Brakes
• 11V12700023 Feb 2011Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 10V53500027 Oct 2010Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
• 10V3080002 Jul 2010Steering / Column
• 10V1850004 May 2010Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
• 09V49000023 Dec 2009Steering
• 09V41500021 Oct 2009Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 09V3480003 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

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. 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.

3. 15V309000Received 26 May 2015. 4,823 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWH and 515-G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jun 2015.

4. 13V573000Received 18 Nov 2013. 18 units.

   Service Brakes

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2014.

5. 11V127000Received 23 Feb 2011. 4,664 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number E026R. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2011.

6. 10V535000Received 27 Oct 2010. 417 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660, t700, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured from december 22, 2008, through august 2, 2010, and equipped with ag400l air disc brakes. The air disc brake caliper could be installed on the wrong side of the drive axle potentially causing interference with the suspension bracket and the rear suspension as the outermost brake pads wear and the floating caliper moves inboard.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   As this interference gets larger, this could eventually lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will verify the correct orientation of the brake caliper and perform the necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 10KWH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Nov 2010.

7. 10V308000Received 2 Jul 2010. 9,697 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 10KW-F & 0610-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2010.

8. 10V185000Received 4 May 2010. 21 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t2000, t660, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured between july 30, 2009 and september 18, 2009. The rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle installation process. Potential lack of oil may cause the outer end bearing to heat up and/or seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the bearings, seals and will add oil to the outer end hub as well as inspect races and axle housing for damage and replacing as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 10KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2010.

9. 09V490000Received 23 Dec 2009. 3,078 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. The fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2010.

10. 09V415000Received 21 Oct 2009. 914 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Kenworth is recalling model year 2009 through 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900 trucks manufactured between november 12, 2008 and september 30, 2009. The axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the suspension leaf spring on certain ag400l rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to become loose, which may cause vibration in the rear suspension.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the rear axle may shift relative to the rear suspension leaf spring, which can result in loss of control and a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the axle u-bolts for visible defects, including bent and/or smashed threads and re-torque the axle u-bolts to factory specifications. The recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2009.

11. 09V348000Received 3 Sep 2009. 135 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Paccar is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge please see 09e-046. The safety recall began on october 1, 2009. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW9 & 909-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2009.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

10 Dec 2016

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

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.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19872
2. 19882
3. 19893
4. 19903
5. 19914
6. 19921
7. 19931
8. 19943
9. 19955
10. 19968
11. 19979
12. 19988
13. 199912
14. 200010
15. 200110
16. 20026
17. 20037
18. 200412
19. 200512
20. 200613
21. 200720
22. 200825
23. 200919
24. 201011
25. 201113
26. 201210
27. 20138
28. 201412
29. 201512
30. 201612
31. 20178
32. 201811
33. 20198
34. 20209
35. 20211
36. 20221
37. 20231
38. 20244
39. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2010 Kenworth T800?

485,218 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T800 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 133 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T800, model years 1987 to 2025. 11 of them name the 2010 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2010 Kenworth T800 name most often?

Unknown or Other: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2010 Kenworth T800 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.