2016 KENWORTH T680 Recalls (17)

Campaign:
15V196000 on 04/02/2015
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
11/16/2014 - 01/04/2015
Affected:
24
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V270000 on 05/07/2015
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
02/17/2013 - 04/09/2015
Affected:
1,494
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V272000 on 05/10/2015
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
01/31/2015 - 04/19/2015
Affected:
49
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 1, 2015, to april 20, 2015. during assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.
Consequence:
If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwg.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V458000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
01/13/2010 - 05/21/2015
Affected:
12,551
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). the drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V458000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights
Manufactured:
01/13/2010 - 05/21/2015
Affected:
12,551
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). the drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V457000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
02/15/2015 - 03/08/2015
Affected:
334
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V597000 on 09/23/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
07/30/2015 - 08/11/2015
Affected:
354
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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).
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V597000 on 09/23/2015
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:
07/30/2015 - 08/11/2015
Affected:
354
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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).
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V639000 on 10/08/2015
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:
01/04/2015 - 01/06/2015
Affected:
27
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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).
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V103000 on 02/20/2017
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
11/17/2014 - 01/17/2017
Affected:
465
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. the plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
01/24/2012 - 11/09/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2017 peterbilt 567 and 579 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. the spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
01/24/2012 - 11/09/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2017 peterbilt 567 and 579 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. the spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V593000 on 09/25/2017
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
02/23/2015 - 07/08/2015
Affected:
17,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V593000 on 09/25/2017
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/23/2015 - 07/08/2015
Affected:
17,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Manufactured:
05/20/2014 - 12/17/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Electronic stability control
Manufactured:
05/20/2014 - 12/17/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V816000 on 11/20/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
03/24/2013 - 10/21/2018
Affected:
1,619
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 19, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2016 KENWORTH T680 TSBs (24)

Bulletin:
TIB-32-008
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kenworth: an ultracapacitor engine start modules (esm), in some trucks, are not treated like regular battery, due to electrical energy storage and internal resistance is extremely low and energy is provided faster than battery. model t680
Bulletin:
TT-7484-EN
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Allison transmission: on some trucks, the push button shift selector (pbss) skips oil level reading and goes directly to prognostics and could be missing wire 116 on bulkhead other side. models t680, t880, 579, 567. *pe updated 2
Bulletin:
43-047
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - greenhouse gas (ghg) high ambient temperature eist override setting is not as customer requested. this causes the vehicle to shut down at 65 degrees instead of 80 degrees. this change requires that the ghg label in the
Bulletin:
51-006
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - chassis built with pre-production qv/vv models of the nav+ hd system hardware are eligible for replacement. this does not affect the operation of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
04-017
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: the heat-stake mounting studs used to retain the fixed panel cover can fatigue. this could result in the forward chassis fairing panel becoming loose and rattling.
Bulletin:
51-007
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fix-as-requested - nav+ hd software update for random reboot fix and mp3 features enabled.
Bulletin:
51-008
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - incorrect predictive cruise control (pcc) speed signal on cummins equipped t680 vehicles.
Bulletin:
51-009
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - possible assembly and programming issues with the pcc system may reduce the fuel savings benefit of pcc.
Bulletin:
27-026
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fix-as-fail - engine over-speed lamp could come on after a downshift with the eaton ultrashift plus transmission. this does not affect the function of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
01-068
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some hvac mode door actuators to fail. this will cause the hvac system to act erratically or constantly turn on and off.
Bulletin:
16-038
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: watson & chalin lift axle frame brackets with slotted lower mounting holes may exhibit cracking when fasteners are positioned at the upper portion of the slot. installing a doubler plate may prevent cracks from developi
Bulletin:
01-070
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: kenworth t680/t880 hvac panel and temperature mode doors not functioning properly
Bulletin:
43-048
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
Bulletin:
34-060
Component:
118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Summary:
Non safety campaign: the circuit for the trailer hotline/trailer power may not be properly protected on model t680/t880 vehicles equipped with this option.
Bulletin:
51012
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: cecu3 software p30-1011-139 software has been released. this software update is not mandatory. this software requires my2017 pcc software when installed on my2015/2016 vehicles equipped with pcc.
Bulletin:
26-029
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail - a u1548 fault code is present in the davie log file, with no fault lamp illuminated or other obvious symptoms.
Bulletin:
7-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
18-008
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
63-008
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - obd modem is unable to communicate to telematics systems.
Bulletin:
32-010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
Bulletin:
03-062
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: bendix wingman radars with ice/snow buildup on the optional paccar radar cover may experience false warnings and mild brake applications from the wingman system.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
Bulletin:
03-062
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: bendix wingman radars with ice/snow buildup on the optional paccar radar cover may experience false warnings and mild brake applications from the wingman system.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.

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