2013 Kenworth T880: recalls and complaints

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• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 18V81600016 Nov 2018Exterior Lighting
• 17V47100025 Jul 2017Exterior Lighting
• 17V32200016 May 2017Service Brakes, Air
• 15V45800022 Jul 2015Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
• 13V09100013 Mar 2013Seat Belts
• 13V04800013 Feb 2013Exterior Lighting

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 17V322000Received 16 May 2017. 23 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWB.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 17KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jun 2017.

5. 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.

6. 13V091000Received 13 Mar 2013. 2,509 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWD, 0313-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2013.

7. 13V048000Received 13 Feb 2013. 2,019 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWB/0213-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2013.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Kenworth T880?

484,967 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kenworth T880 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T880, model years 2011 to 2027. 7 of them name the 2013 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Kenworth T880 open?

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