Kenworth T480 recalls
NHTSA's records list 22 safety recalls covering the Kenworth T480 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2020-2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 21, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2027 Kenworth T480 recalls 2
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
- Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 5,925 vehicles potentially affected.
2026 Kenworth T480 recalls 3
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Kenworth T480 recalls 9
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle
Component: power train. 29 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Component: steering. 7,410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
Component: steering. 782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Kenworth T480 recalls 14
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
Component: vehicle speed control. 1,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle
Component: power train. 29 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 871 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
Component: power train. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Kenworth T480 recalls 13
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
- Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
Component: vehicle speed control. 1,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 871 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
Component: power train. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 79 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Kenworth T480 recalls 7
- Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Hose Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Kenworth T480 recalls 4
- Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Hose Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Kenworth T480 recalls 1
- Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.