2020 Kenworth T880: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2020 Kenworth T880. The newest campaign is 24V145000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Feb 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V145000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 483,787 units in total.

24V14500023 Feb 2024Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
22V27700025 Apr 2022Steering / Critical Fasteners
21V90600019 Nov 2021Electrical System / Software
21V39100026 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
20V50600026 Aug 2020Power Train / Axle Assembly
20V1990006 Apr 2020Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
19V91100019 Dec 2019Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
19V2750005 Apr 2019Parking Brake
19V1760005 Mar 2019Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

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.
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.
21V906000Received 19 Nov 2021. 908 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 21KWG and 21PBM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2022.
21V391000Received 26 May 2021. 612 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 21KWC, 21PBD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2021.
20V506000Received 26 Aug 2020. 1,097 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. 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 is 20PBE and 20KWC.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20PBE and 20KWC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2020.
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.
19V911000Received 19 Dec 2019. 148 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 19KWE and 19PBG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2020.
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.
19V176000Received 5 Mar 2019. 93 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Paccar will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will inspect all of the rear axles for the presence of oil. If no oil is present, the wheels ends will be removed and the bearings, hub and axle shaft will be inspected for damage. If excessive wear or heat damage is evident, the components will be replaced, as necessary. Oil will then be added per the axle specifications. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 19KWA.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 19KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2019.

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Recall Register. 2020 Kenworth T880: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kenworth/t880/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: PACCAR Incorporated

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Kenworth T880?: 483,787 units in 9 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. 9 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Kenworth T880 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.