Is the Kenworth T680 reliable?

The ForCar Reliability Score for the Kenworth T680 is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

How much ground clearance does the Kenworth T680 have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain; AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Check the specific trim or decode the VIN.

Kenworth T680 Recalls, Specs & VIN Decoder

Quick answer

The Kenworth T680 spans 1997–2026 with 144 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2018, 2014, 2023 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 1997, 1998, 1999. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.

1997–2026

Years

144

Recalls

—

Top MPG

—★

NHTSA

Complaints

3.5/5

★★★★★★★★★★

ForCar Reliability Score

Our editorial rating · 30 model years

Safety (NHTSA)3.5

Recall record3.4

Complaint severity3.3

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Kenworth T680 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1997 to 2026 across multiple generations.

VIN

Decode or check a Kenworth T680 by VIN

Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Kenworth T680 — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.

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How to read a Kenworth T680 VIN — every digit explained

Every Kenworth T680 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

1–3 · WMI4T1

4–8 · VDSBF1FK

9 · Check5

10 · YearH

11 · PlantU

12–17 · Serial123456

WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
Plant (11) — which factory assembled this T680.
Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your T680 VIN

Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T680 have?

The Kenworth T680 has 144 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2026 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V569000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software25V436000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Risk. Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.

2025 Kenworth T680 recalls 9

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V569000

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software25V436000

Electrical System:propulsion System25V181000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBC and 25KWC.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module24V915000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump24V789000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWH and 24PBH.

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly24V433000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.

Risk. A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. 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 24KWG and 24PBG.

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector24V233000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

Risk. Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. 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 24PBF and 24KWF.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift24V190000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. 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 24PBE and 24KWE.

Steering24V044000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V569000

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software25V436000

Electrical System:propulsion System25V181000

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module24V915000

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift24V190000

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Steering24V044000

Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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Electrical System:propulsion System25V181000

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module24V915000

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift24V190000

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)23V007000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Risk. An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23PBA and 23KWA.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel22V779000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."

Risk. The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)22V631000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Risk. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

Structure: Underride22V582000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion, creating wear on the fuel tank over time.

Risk. Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install an anti-sail device to prevent the mud flap from contacting the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 22KWF.

Steering22V547000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.

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Electrical System:propulsion System25V181000

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module24V915000

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift24V190000

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel22V779000

Risk. The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Structure: Underride22V582000

Risk. Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Steering22V547000

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Engine21V080000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Risk. A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. 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 21KWA and 21PBB.

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Fix. Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System21V546000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Risk. Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

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Electrical System:propulsion System25V181000

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module24V915000

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift24V190000

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Engine21V080000

Risk. A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Steering:critical Fasteners22V277000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior19V340000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.

Risk. If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix. PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 19KWC and 19PBC.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Parking Brake19V275000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly19V176000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.

Risk. 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.

Fix. 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.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

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

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Steering:critical Fasteners22V277000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Exterior Lighting18V816000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Parking Brake19V275000

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

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel18V657000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. 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.

Fix. 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.

Power Train:clutch Assembly18V931000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Steering:critical Fasteners22V277000

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

Fuel System, Diesel17V443000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)17V840000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel18V092000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings17V103000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Exterior Lighting18V816000

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

Parking Brake19V275000

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

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

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

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly18V870000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. 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.

Fix. 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.

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel18V092000

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

Exterior Lighting17V471000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings17V103000

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

Electrical System:ignition:module16V426000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.

Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (Peterbilt).

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Exterior Lighting18V816000

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

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel18V657000

Electronic Stability Control (esc)18V368000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Electrical System:wiring21V00N000

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock20V593000

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

Power Train:manual Transmission15V639000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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).

Service Brakes, Air15V457000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Electrical System:ignition:module15V597000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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).

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

What's wrong. 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."

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

Fix. 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.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator15V270000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Exterior Lighting17V471000

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

Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings17V103000

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

Power Train:axle Assembly15V196000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

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Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank24V145000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft15V310000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.

Risk. If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator15V270000

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

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

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

Parking Brake:conventional:air14V810000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

Risk. Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Fix. Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).

Exterior Lighting17V471000

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

Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings17V103000

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

Power Train:axle Assembly15V196000

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

Exterior Lighting18V816000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)18V368000

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

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Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Seat Belts14V013000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.

Latches/locks/linkages14V012000

What's wrong. PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.

Risk. If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWB. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-A.

Electrical System:ignition:switch13V222000

What's wrong. PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.

Risk. Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.

Seat Belts13V091000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. 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.

Fix. 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.

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights13V612000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk. If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.

Electrical System13V048000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. 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.

Fix. 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.

Parking Brake14V027000

What's wrong. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. The affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.

Risk. If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

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

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator15V270000

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

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft15V310000

Exterior Lighting17V471000

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

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Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings12V214000

What's wrong. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of fmvss 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.

Risk. The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Latches/locks/linkages14V012000

Risk. If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Equipment12V332000

What's wrong. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. The upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength.

Risk. In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, an unexpected unlatching of the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could occur, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Fix. Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on august 20, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Equipment:other:labels12V333000

What's wrong. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. The warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable.

Risk. If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.

Fix. Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Seat Belts13V091000

Risk. 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.

Equipment12V249000

What's wrong. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles equipped with a 76 sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Risk. Flammable material, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix. Paccar will notify owners and install new bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on july 13, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System13V027000

What's wrong. PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.

Risk. An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

Fix. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Electrical System13V048000

Parking Brake14V027000

Risk. If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

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

Exterior Lighting17V471000

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

+ 1 more 2013 recalls — see all by your exact VIN.

2012 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

2011 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights15V458000

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

Electronic Stability Control (esc)20V199000

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

Best and worst years for the Kenworth T680

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 30 tracked years, the worst years are 2018, 2014, 2023 and the best (fewest complaints) are 1997, 1998, 1999.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

Year	Owner complaints	Top issue	Verdict
1997 T680	0	—	Best
1998 T680	0	—	Best
1999 T680	0	—	Best
2000 T680	0	—	Average
2001 T680	0	—	Average
2002 T680	0	—	Average
2003 T680	0	—	Average
2004 T680	0	—	Average
2005 T680	0	—	Average
2006 T680	0	—	Average
2007 T680	0	—	Average
2008 T680	0	—	Average
2009 T680	0	—	Average
2010 T680	0	—	Average
2011 T680	0	—	Average
2012 T680	0	—	Average
2013 T680	0	—	Average
2014 T680	10	Visibility/wiper	Avoid
2015 T680	8	Service Brakes	Average
2016 T680	6	Service Brakes	Average
2017 T680	9	Service Brakes	Average
2018 T680	11	Service Brakes	Avoid
2019 T680	8	Service Brakes	Average
2020 T680	8	Power Train	Average
2021 T680	0	—	Average
2022 T680	2	Service Brakes	Average
2023 T680	9	Power Train	Avoid
2024 T680	3	Power Train	Average
2025 T680	0	—	Average
2026 T680	0	—	Average

What are the most common Kenworth T680 problems?

The most-reported Kenworth T680 problems are Air (1 reports), Seats (2 reports) and Tires (4 reports) — out of 74 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

involved a crash

involved a fire

injuries reported

deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Service Brakes 30% 22 Read

2023 T680

The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680 with the camper attached. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated before the failure. The contact stated that while standing behind the passenger side seat in between the sleeper portion and the cab, there was an abnormally loud popping sound detected. The vehicle began to move and crashed into the door of an unknown tractor-trailer cab. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 45- 60 minutes before the crash. The contact had to seek medical assistance from a therapist due to the incident. There was no report of fire, airbag deployment, or police report filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

2015 T680

2019 T680

Unit driving down road and brake chamber failed causing brakes to slowly apply without operator being aware until seen smoke coming from drive axle brakes. The low air pressure light did not illuminate, stayed high enough not to illuminate a low air warning. 2 independent fire inspections proved this was a haldex brake chamber failure. The chamber was inspected and found it is in the range where haldex had manufacturing defects of the power coil in the parking chamber, haldex confirmed they have an issue with the 3030 chamber, and not issuing a recall even though public safety as risk. Spring brake broke and punctured the rubber diaphragm causing the driver to loose control of the braking system and causing another total loss of truck and trailer. Entire interstate had to be shutdown for a long period of time. Causing more risk to public safety the haldex chamber has a fatal design flaw that haldex has admitted to and can lead to loss of braking and brake fires, causing tire explosions and cargo explosions, when the spring compresses the power coat protective coating is damaged and causes the power spring to rust this rust then causes the spring to brake and puncture the internal diaphram of the chamber. Haldex is also aware that the metal used in making the spring cannot handle the pressure forced upon it without breaking either by tooling causing marks and fatigue in the metal itself. Nhtsa has also done its testing and confirmed all of these finding as well.

2018 T680

Unit driving on flat road, left front drives started smoking while driving on interstate brakes not being applied, driver stopped and by this time the fire had spread thru the under side of truck and trailer, total loss of truck, trailer and load, belived to be haldex brake can failure leaking air and causing brakes to drag and start on fire

2017 T680

Driver driving down hyway and wheel end started smoking, driver stoped and found haldex brake chamber leaking air causing brake to apply on thier own which resulting in 1 wheel end smoking the brakes changed out brake chamber and all burnt parts

2017 T680

While driving down hyway wheel end started smoking, driver stopped and found haldex brake can leaking air causing the brakes to drag and overheat

2017 T680

Driver driving down flat road near yuba city ca, brakes started smoking heat blew tire and started tires on fire complete loss of truck and trailer deemed haldex gold seal brake can failure thought to have caused fire and loss

2017 T680

Driver driving down flat hyway and brakes started smoking truck started on fire, fire deptment was able to get the fire under control before total loss of truck and trailer, 36,000 damage to truck plus the damage to trailer called in haldex tech rep during investigation found left rear haldex brake chamber failed which resulted in a loss of air pressure and causing the brakes to drag at hyway speeds causing the wheel end fire, brake chamber was later removed and disarmed and inspected and found spring had broken puncturing the air diaphragm causing the fire and loss known defect with this gold seal haldex brake spring

2017 T680

Driver driving down road in illionois right front drive axle wheel end brakes started smoking when brake not depressed, driver stopped found both tires in tact and fully inflated then tires started on fire while parked and could not be extinguished total loss of truck trailer and load, called in fire team determined haldex brake chamber on right rear failed and cause the loss of air pressure in the braking system brake drums showed extreme heat during the inspection resulting in the fire, joint inspection with haldex reveled known issues with the brake chamber spring , brake chamber was disarmed for inspection and was found the spring had broken and punctured the diaphram causing the loss of air pressure and uncontrollable brake application while driving at hyway speeds, broken parking springs in the haldex gold chamber with no known fix

2015 T680

Driver driving down flat hyway near easton pa right front drive axle brakes started on fire cause thought to be haldex brake chamber since having so many fail failures of this gold seal chamber and causing fires, total loss of both truck and trailer, driver confirmed right front heel end on fire and could not get it put out due to all the heat

Power Train 23% 17 Read

2023 T680

2024 T680

I am reaching out to you for this recall #24KWE, for the right hand stalker shifter. My truck is a 2024 kw t680. I am having this issue with my truck multiple times now and when I brought it to my dealer mhc of mcdonough,ga they said this recall is no longer active but we are having this major issue which can cause an accident at no giving time when the vehicle stops and is disabled.please reach out to me about this situation,also my truck only has 88,205 miles as of today.the estimated quote was done by the service shop to do the job which alot of kenworth owners went thru.thank you

2023 T680

I have 2 Kenworth trucks VIN [XXX] and [XXX] both on recall NHTSA 24V190. The recalls have been performed my issue is with reimbursement for prior replacement for the recalled parts. I have attached emails from Paccar as well as the invoices for the replacement of the recalled parts. Any help you can provide is appreciated as I'm not getting anywhere with Paccar or the dealers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2023 T680

The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V190000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was not operating properly. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly with the transmission fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 338,388. The VIN was not available.

2023 T680

The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that the dealer previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V547000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, transmission, and hill assist warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

2020 T680

Right-hand shift stalk between the shifter and the transmission is causing the vehicle to become disabled while stopped and unable to go from forward to reverse. Also getting SPN 639 pop-up when communication has been lost between the engine control module (ECM) and SAE J1939 data link. The check engine light illuminates, and the ECM immediately logs the fault code. Have to depress brake pedal while stopped & cycle gear selector to get fault to clear to start engine . Message also displayed Transmission Fault Repair Required Find Service Center . Also had new spring clutch replaced in May of 2024. Truck has 525k miles on it .

2020 T680

The clutch Spring on these trucks have been failing heavily. We have a couple more of these trucks and they all have the same issue. the housing for the clutch springs are cracked or damaged at less than 500,000 miles on a heavy duty truck. These clutches are supposed to last over 1MM miles. Its not a coincidence that every truck we have is failing at the same mileage. These clutches are made defective from the manufacturer. Its also a coincidence that the replacement clutches are not the original design and are of a newer design and brand. THIS is RED FLAGS!!!!

2020 T680

My circumstances are EXACTLY as described in a release 12/19/2019 Tech Service Bulletin A002 I experienced the vibration in my steering wheel that caused me to be suspect that there was something wrong in the drive train. Upon further investigation. I noticed that an oil seal was leaking, and when I dug a little deeper, I noticed gears that were broken and shaved down and then stopped at a Kenworth corporate location upon which they told me that I needed to purchase the entire unit to fix it. I then decided that I was going to add some differential oil and drive at a speed of 45 miles an hour, which did not cause any vibration to Chicago, which was roughly 3 hours away from my location in Michigan upon which I would have more resources at my disposal. It is then that I learned of the technical service bulletin relating to my issue. I then took it to CIT trucks which is where I learned that you do not have to buy the complete unit that. The parts are available to be purchased to fix the issue. They did, however say that they would process the claim on behalf of this technical service bulletin. They advised me that the individual that they got a hold of seem to have an attitude about it and sometimes this happens whereas other times they will get a hold of somebody that will make an exception. Apparently they stated my situation is two months out of warranty from when my tractor was placed into service but it’s original owner. I am not in a position due to other issues that I have experience with the truck since purchasing it in June that I can afford this but more importantly, there is a known issue with the same exact identical problem that I experienced. I need help with my situation they need to be held accountable for what has gone wrong because it is not my fault.

2020 T680

Throw out bearing failed prematurely. Truck only has 491,000 miles and has had a catastrophic failure resulting in a $29,000 repair bill. I have 4 other trucks like this and they are all showing signs of the same thing.

2020 T680

The clutch has a loose spring, Fork is damaged. Throwout bearing worn.

Electrical System 9% 7 Read

2019 T680

We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter. The truck is 2019 T680 455,972 miles with engine Paccar MX-13. The truck is available fot inspection.

2014 T680

This Truck Was Park. The Paccar Engine MX13 and Chassis Harness from the Driver Side Shortaged, causing a Fire in the back of the engine and ABS Harness under the Steering Shaft. Plástic and Rubber wire insulation Melted with the fire causing it to drip on top of the water seperator cap which resulted in a fuel flame that caused even more damage throughought the outstanding components. This problem could've resulted in total loss of the unit.

2024 T680

2018 T680

We bought this truck with 401, 000 miles on it. So far we have had to replace the rear ends twice. the whole DPF system, the check engine light still on since the day we bought the truck. We have had 5 NOS sensors put into the truck, 6 input and output sensors put into the truck. This truck has been defective since the day of purchase. We keep having the same error code of p3770 come up evetime we take to shop. The error code has been looked at so many times that even the master techs don't know what is wrong with the truck other then we keep replacing the same stuff over and over again.

2016 T680

Have someone remotely hacking into ecm board turning off things on trucks had freightliner years back they kept remotely shutting off opt idle an jake brake had international in 2014 they threw on trailer brakes trying to wreck truck straightened out then they did again in snow storm? On i-80 in iowa *bf *tr

2015 T680

Takata recall mhc kenworth has replaced or corrected the drivers low beam light 5 times, 3 for fee and 2 as a cost to my business. The this headlight continues to malfunction and the light bulb is not even blown. The dashboard lights goes pitch black dark. The orange engine outline comes on every single time the malfunction occurs. This is not safe and we cannot continue driving this truck like this. The truck continues to misfire after the warranty covered the injectors replacement. Some times the entire electrical shut down in the truck. I need answers asap as this can cost thousands in fines and dot fees! This has occurred more than once, numerous times with the most recent being dec 2018 and jan 2019. The cabinet handles fell off and the both arm rests on the driver's side. This 3 year old truck is falling apart.

2014 T680

Bunk wiring harness is shorting out causing truck to not be able to shut off with the key....and also causing problems with the def system....shops are telling us that there are trucks burning down from this faulty harness...and there has been a recall for this but kenworth is not fixing this harness and expects the owner to fix it ....

Visibility/wiper 9% 7 Read

2023 T680

The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and pressing the wiper fluid button, the wiper fluid did not immediately spray, and the contact was unable to immediately clean the front windshield. The contact stated the after several attempts the wiper fluid sprayer operated normally. Later, the front windshield wipers malfunctioned. The contact stated that when the front windshield wipers were activated in the continuous setting, the wipers were randomly delayed. Additionally, while activating the turn signal and the wipers the features were delayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed an electrical short in the wiper and turn signal mechanism, and that the mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000. The VIN was invalid.

2018 T680

Seat belt frame cover was cracked and seat belt would not retract. The other side was broken as well with casing coming off. I was in the middle of backing for a delivery and the driver seat retract would not stay in place and the seat kept folding forward causing me to not be able to back the truck. I was told this is due to obese drivers causing the seat to break. Also during the time of my brake issue where are the brakes locked up and on several other occasions the air brake lost pressure for no reason.

2016 T680

The defrost doors in the t680 is weak and breaks often leaving the driver without any defrost causing his visibility to decrease in an unsafe manner. Kenworth has been unwilling to address this issue and repair it. When i contacted our district service manager he knew the part number of the replacement door assembly from memory and stated in an email back to me that kenworth has identified the issue and is working to fix it on future models. Labor to repair this is over $3000 and the part is another $886. We have 12 of these vehicles, so far 5 of the 12 have broken leaving more than one driver struggling to get off the highway before his window fogged up so bad he became unsafe to drive. The vehicles are in motion when these defrost doors break and it creates a very unsafe situation as trucks can not just pull over any spot they choose on the highways and wait for a window to thaw out. There are 2 issues that happen on these doors. 1 the door is overflexed by the electric actuator motor and snaps the drive cogs off of the door. 2 the doors either shrink or are too small to begin with and the drive cog does not make full contact with the actuator motor causing the teeth to strip out as in the photos attached. The drive cog should be extruded from the housing but as you can see are shrunk inside the housing. *tr

2014 T680

The defrost door has broken in this vehicle for a second time. The kenworth design is problematic and even the new parts only fix this for a short time. Driver no longer has defrost when this happens making it an unsafe driving situation. Vehicle was in motion at the time it broke.

2014 T680

This is the first of 2 times the defrost doors have broken in this truck. The defrost doors in the t680 are weak and break often leaving the driver without any defrost causing his visibility to decrease in an unsafe manner. Kenworth has been unwilling to address this issue and repair it. When i contacted our district service manager he knew the part number of the replacement door assembly from memory and stated in an email back to me that kenworth has identified the issue and is working to fix it on future models. Labor to repair this is over $3000 and the part is another $886. We have 12 of these vehicles, so far 5 of the 12 have broken leaving more than one driver struggling to get off the highway before his window fogged up so bad he became unsafe to drive. The vehicles are in motion when these defrost doors break and it creates a very unsafe situation as trucks can not just pull over any spot they choose on the highways and wait for a window to thaw out. There are 2 issues that happen on these doors. 1 the door is overflexed by the electric actuator motor and snaps the drive cogs off of the door. 2 the doors either shrink or are too small to begin with and the drive cog does not make full contact with the actuator motor causing the teeth to strip out as in the photos attached. The drive cog should be extruded from the housing but as you can see are shrunk inside the housing. *tr

2014 T680

This is the second time the defrost doors have broken in this vehicle leaving the driver in an unsafe driving condition. The first time was 4/25/16 the defrost doors in the t680 is weak and breaks often leaving the driver without any defrost causing his visibility to decrease in an unsafe manner. Kenworth has been unwilling to address this issue and repair it. When i contacted our district service manager he knew the part number of the replacement door assembly and stated in an email back to me that kenworth has identified the issue and is working to fix it on future models. Labor to repair this is over $3000 and the part is another $886. We have 12 of these vehicles, so far 5 of the 12 have broken leaving more than one driver struggling to get off the highway before his window fogged up so bad he became unsafe to drive. The vehicles are in motion when these defrost doors break and it creates a very unsafe situation as trucks can not just pull over any spot they choose on the highways and wait for a window to thaw out. *tr

2014 T680

The defrost door broke on this truck leaving the driver stranded with no defrost and ability to safely drive the vehicle until the windows cleared off. The defrost doors in the t680 is weak and breaks often leaving the driver without any defrost causing his visibility to decrease in an unsafe manner. Kenworth has been unwilling to address this issue and repair it. When i contacted our district service manager he knew the part number of the replacement door assembly and stated in an email back to me that kenworth has identified the issue and is working to fix it on future models. Labor to repair this is over $3000 and the part is another $886. We have 12 of these vehicles, so far 5 of the 12 have broken leaving more than one driver struggling to get off the highway before his window fogged up so bad he became unsafe to drive. The vehicles are in motion when these defrost doors break and it creates a very unsafe situation as trucks can not just pull over any spot they choose on the highways and wait for a window to thaw out. There are 2 issues that happen on these doors. 1 the door is overflexed by the electric actuator motor and snaps the drive cogs off of the door. 2 the doors either shrink or are too small to begin with and the drive cog does not make full contact with the actuator motor causing the teeth to strip out as in the photos attached. The drive cog should be extruded from the housing but as you can see are shrunk inside the housing. *tr

Engine 9% 7 Read

2019 T680

2018 T680

2015 T680

My 2015 kenworth t680 from what i was told by the dealer shop has a defective fuel pump that causing the engine of my to stall in the middle of the highway almost caused me a terrible accident, but the manufacturer refused to take responsibility so i am placing this complaint to see if i can get any assistance, thanks.

2015 T680

I have always any lights on my truck / now cheek engine light on for ccv speedo rotor / sensor nox all most $3500 doller need fix / i don't have / before i lot money put on repair/

2014 T680

Apparently there is a failure of the fuel pump in most models of this cummins isx15 motor, tha when it does fail, shuts the truck down on highway, or worse, lik eit did to me....send metal shavings into the rest of the motor destroying the motor. There have been recalls for ceramic plungers, which i don't have...and recalls on many years this model was manufactured. I have an extended major component warranty that cummins will not honor since the fuel pump failure is not covered.....dealer has witnessed many failures of the fuel pumps and not always covered...even though repair or replacement of engine is in excess of $20000 to $35000 for a new replacement. This needs to be addressed with cummins !!

2014 T680

A vibration is felt during warm up and becomes very noticeable after shifting into 8th gear. If the air compressor kicks in while the engine is below 1300 rpms this also increases the vibration , again real bad shifting into 8th and air compressor running .note: i just bought this truck from kenworth sales company , salt lake city, ut i aint even put 2,000 miles on the truck, what kinda of deceitful ethics violations are practiced from this dealership?

2014 T680

Vehicle Speed Control 7% 5 Read

2015 T680

2024 T680

2020 T680

On sunday, the 22nd of march, i was traveling south on us hwy 45. The sky was clearing and the road was dry. I had my cruise set to 65 mph. As i approached an overpass, the distance sensor on the front of the truck mistook the shadow of the overpass as a stopped vehicle. Warning lights and buzzers went off and the vehicle did a hard brake. Luckily, there were no other vehicles around me. I took it to our shop and the system was cleaned. Four days later, the sensor mistook an overhead interstate sign for a stopped vehicle. Again, the warning lights and buzzers and a hard brake. Kenworth techs were sent out to our shop to make repairs. Every one of our drivers that i have spoken to have experienced the same thing multiple times. This is dangerous. If someone had been following me, they would have rear-ended my trailer.

2017 T680

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kenworth t680. While driving various speeds uphill, the vehicle lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard in order for the vehicle to accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to many dealers and independent mechanics, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

2014 T680

This truck is a misbuild from the factory on the brake system plumbing. I am concerned other units may also have been built wrong. The traction control locks up the front drive axle brakes when the truck spins a tire and kills the engine causing damage to the differential and loss of control of the vehicle. I have identified that the service brake air lines are hooked up incorrectly from the factory, not going through the abs modulator valve. This allows full brake application to the front drive axle service brakes when the traction control engages. It also makes the truck so the abs brake function is not able to function. We have blown apart 2 front differential units rendering the truck unable to move. Often when this happens it kills the engine so now you also loose power steering control. This is an extremely unsafe and illegal build on this truck. Abs is required by dot law and this truck does not have full abs function. I have contacted bendix, the maker of the abs and traction control they have confirmed the way this is hooked up will cause the brakes to lock up. I have attached pictures of the valve, you will notice that one air line comes from the module which goes to the rear brake. The other air line comes directly out of the atr6 brake valve, this line goes directly to the front driver service brake. It should also be run through the modulator valve for proper function. This has happened at all speeds in icy situations. It has happened on mountain passes and leaves the driver with no control. Urgent action required please. This has been going on for 3 years, we have spent many hours trying to figure out why this trucks brakes lock up. We have the kenworth dealer also look at it and they did not find the issue either. Currently this truck is at the kenworth dealer with a request for them to repair it and reimburse us our costs.

Forward Collision Avoidance 7% 5 Read

2022 T680

I drive a 2022 Kenworth T680 equipped with a Bendix collision mitigation / automatic emergency braking system. On multiple occasions, the system has applied the service brakes hard with no real obstacle in front of the truck, creating a serious rear‑end collision risk for vehicles behind me. The events typically occur in rain, fog, or under overpasses and signs at highway speeds with cruise control engaged. The truck suddenly brakes without warning or driver input, dropping speed rapidly in the travel lane while traffic is following. I have documented dates, locations, weather, and traffic conditions for these incidents. In each case, there was no stopped or slowing vehicle in my lane that justified automatic emergency braking. This appears to be a “false positive” AEB activation similar to those NHTSA is already investigating on other Class 8 tractors, where the system misidentifies harmless objects or roadway features and commands an unnecessary stop. These false activations put me and other motorists at risk of a rear‑end crash. The dealer has indicated they are limited in how much they can disable the system for liability reasons, so I am submitting this as a safety defect report and requesting that NHTSA investigate this behavior on Kenworth T680 trucks with this collision mitigation system.

2020 T680

This truck was breaking automatically, and no one was front of the truck, it was scary, I almost crashed with loaded trailer on my back, it has done it multiple times, and my traction light and stability light is on all the time and adaptive cruise control had turned off completely abs light comes on and off frequently,

2018 T680

I started the truck after not driving for 1 day and a heavy rain storm the day prior. I attempted to drive bobtail when the brakes locked up. The traction control light came on then went back off. Then the adaptive cruise control notification came on. The regon came on then went back off. A speedometer sign with an exclamation mark came up and would not go away. After attempting to go down the road the brakes continued to lock up, would not release and caused the rear passenger tires to go bald and lose my job.

2018 T680

Automatic emergency braking is an absolute danger to the motoring public and needs to be eliminated immediately. I am sick and tired of engineer's who don't know their ass from a hole in the ground designing bullshit that doesn't work. Far too many false radar returns and unwanted hard stops to be of any use. I do not own this vehicle but if i did the first thing i would do right after i pull the fuse for the lane departure warning would be to isolate and bypass aeb. This will be done on any vehicles i purchase in the future and i do not care what the law states about doing so

2018 T680

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kenworth construct t680. While driving through snow or ice, the vehicle's adaptive cruise control would flash as if the vehicle were approaching something and activated by stopping the vehicle in order to prevent a crash. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during this type of weather even when there were no other vehicles or objects nearby. The contact spoke with the kenworth hotline for vehicle breakdowns who stated that they did not consider this a failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 292,000.

Fuel/propulsion System 7% 5 Read

2019 T680

My father was fueling this brand new truck with cng (compressed natural gas) when one of the tanks exploded. The truck was stationary at the ang (american natural gas) station in buttonwillow california at the intersection of interstate 5 and hwy 58. My father is in critical condition at the icu in ucla with multiple broke bones as well as bleeding and swelling on his brain. I have attached a photo of the truck.

2016 T680

There are numerous service bulletins on quantum's website, www.qtww.com , under products and service bulletins that say many different parts of their fuel systems will fail. It also states that their bracket system holding the tanks in place will allow the high pressure tanks to move laterally that could cause a rupture in the fuel lines or the tank itself. I have contacted them to have the parts replaced and they are refusing to change them or tell me how i can make my systems safe for my employees to operate. I have a huge concern for the safety of my employees while operating these systems until the parts that will possibly fail have been replaced. In addition they are not following the nfpa 52 guidelines for the location of the prd vents which in the event of a fire and the current location of the vents would discharge fuel directly into the flames. They currently are still not following the guidelines as of today. As i'm sure you can understand my concerns and would like to have these issues resolved for myself and anyone else that has purchased these fuel systems from this manufacturer. I have attached a few of the bulletins from their website that are issues with my systems to show that they are aware of the issues and if you like i can send you the email conversations between myself and quantum to show that they are not doing anything to rectify or fix the issues. Thank you in advance for anything you can do to assist us in resolving these issues and make our systems safe for our employees to operate.

2015 T680

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kenworth t680. The contact stated that the heavy truck exhibited numerous failures with the diesel fuel system which caused the failures of the nox sensor, diesel fuel dosing valve, the egr cooler, the hc valve, the ammonia sensor, the common rail, fuel pump, exhaust flex pipe, and the computer also failed which caused the heavy truck to not exceed 5 mph. The contact stated that the manufacturer provided an extended warranty repair coverage however, the mileage of 435,000 miles was exceeded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 530,000.*dt*jb

2015 T680

2014 T680

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Kenworth T680 specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Kenworth T680. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Kenworth T680 cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the T680 holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Kenworth T680 tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires

Wheel sizeby VIN

Tire sizeby VIN

Bolt patternby trim

Tire pressure32–36 PSI

Engine oil

Oil typeFull synthetic

Gradeon oil cap

Capacityby engine

Battery

Main battery12V · group by trim

Key-fob cellCR2032

Wiper blades

Front bladesby generation

Rear bladeif equipped

Fuses

Fuse boxeshood + dash

Diagramon box lid

Light bulbs

Headlightby trim

Tail / brakeby trim

Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Kenworth T680 get?

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What engines does the Kenworth T680 have? Power & range

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How much does a Kenworth T680 cost to own?

A Kenworth T680 holds its value well. A typical example keeps roughly 56% of its value after five years — losing about 44% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

84%

Value @ 1 yr

68%

Value @ 3 yrs

56%

Value @ 5 yrs

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Est. 5-yr fuel

Estimate resale value — enter what you paid (or the MSRP):

Age	Value retained	Est. resale value	Lost to depreciation
Year 1	84%	—	—
Year 2	76%	—	—
Year 3	68%	—	—
Year 4	61%	—	—
Year 5	56%	—	—

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

Depreciation — the biggest cost: this T680 loses about 44% of its value over five years.
Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the T680 ages.
Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Kenworth T680 safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the T680 yet.

How many miles does a Kenworth T680 last?

A well-maintained Kenworth T680 typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.

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All Kenworth T680 model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Kenworth T680 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

Year	Recalls	Best MPG	Safety
2026 T680	2 recalls	—	—
2025 T680	9 recalls	—	—
2024 T680	7 recalls	—	—
2023 T680	9 recalls	—	—
2022 T680	10 recalls	—	—
2021 T680	7 recalls	—	—
2020 T680	8 recalls	—	—
2019 T680	9 recalls	—	—
2018 T680	15 recalls	—	—
2017 T680	11 recalls	—	—
2016 T680	16 recalls	—	—
2015 T680	11 recalls	—	—
2014 T680	13 recalls	—	—
2013 T680	13 recalls	—	—
2012 T680	2 recalls	—	—
2011 T680	2 recalls	—	—
2010 T680	0	—	—
2009 T680	0	—	—
2008 T680	0	—	—
2007 T680	0	—	—
2006 T680	0	—	—
2005 T680	0	—	—
2004 T680	0	—	—
2003 T680	0	—	—
2002 T680	0	—	—
2001 T680	0	—	—
2000 T680	0	—	—
1999 T680	0	—	—
1998 T680	0	—	—
1997 T680	0	—	—

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the T680?

By owner-complaint volume, 2018, 2014, 2023 drew the most reports. 1997, 1998, 1999 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the T680 have?

144 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

How many miles does a T680 last?

A well-maintained T680 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the T680 reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the T680 is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Kenworth T680 warranty?

New Kenworth models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Kenworth dealer.

Where is the Kenworth T680 made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your T680's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Kenworth may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the T680 have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

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Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Editorial

Kenworth T680 — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

Overview

Decode or check a Kenworth T680 by VIN

How to read a Kenworth T680 VIN — every digit explained

Model-year code (10th digit)

Where to find your T680 VIN

How many recalls does the Kenworth T680 have?

2026 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

2025 Kenworth T680 recalls 9

2024 Kenworth T680 recalls 7

2023 Kenworth T680 recalls 9

2022 Kenworth T680 recalls 10

2021 Kenworth T680 recalls 7

2020 Kenworth T680 recalls 8

2019 Kenworth T680 recalls 9

2018 Kenworth T680 recalls 15

2017 Kenworth T680 recalls 11

2016 Kenworth T680 recalls 16

2015 Kenworth T680 recalls 11

2014 Kenworth T680 recalls 13

2013 Kenworth T680 recalls 13

2012 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

2011 Kenworth T680 recalls 2

Best and worst years for the Kenworth T680

What are the most common Kenworth T680 problems?

Kenworth T680 specifications & dimensions

Kenworth T680 cargo space, seating & interior room

Kenworth T680 tire size, oil type & owner specs

What MPG does the Kenworth T680 get?

What engines does the Kenworth T680 have? Power & range

How much does a Kenworth T680 cost to own?

Is the Kenworth T680 safe?

How many miles does a Kenworth T680 last?

Decode your Kenworth T680’s window sticker & build

All Kenworth T680 model years

Frequently asked questions

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