Kenworth T880 recalls
NHTSA's records list 41 safety recalls covering the Kenworth T880 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 14, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2027 Kenworth T880 recalls 3
- Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly
Component: seat belts. 310 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit
Component: seats. 811 vehicles potentially affected.
- Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 5,925 vehicles potentially affected.
2026 Kenworth T880 recalls 2
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
Component: electrical system. 18,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Kenworth T880 recalls 9
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
Component: electrical system. 18,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 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.
- Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, diesel. 5,690 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 T880 recalls 7
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
Component: electrical system. 18,332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 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.
- 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.
- Axle Spindles May Fracture
Component: steering. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Kenworth T880 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.
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 79 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 74,730 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 T880 recalls 8
- 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.
- Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 74,730 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Defrost Failure
Component: visibility. 6,916 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Kenworth T880 recalls 8
- 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.
- Methane Detection System May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Kenworth T880 recalls 10
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Methane Detection System May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Rear Pivot Bolts Improperly Sized
Component: power train. 1,097 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Output Shafts May Fracture
Component: power train. 148 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cold Temperature may result in Parking Brake Delay
Component: parking brake. 1,837 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axles Inadequately Lubricated
Component: suspension. 93 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Kenworth T880 recalls 10
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Methane Detection System May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cold Temperature may result in Parking Brake Delay
Component: parking brake. 1,837 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Kenworth T880 recalls 16
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Fasteners May Fail
Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Methane Detection System May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 612 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cold Temperature may result in Parking Brake Delay
Component: parking brake. 1,837 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt may not Adequately Restrain Occupant
Component: seat belts. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Gear Display may not be Accurate/FMVSS 102, 101
Component: electrical system. 1,938 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintended Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 102
Component: power train. 1,222 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kenworth T880 recalls 10
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Methane Detection System May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Gear Display may not be Accurate/FMVSS 102, 101
Component: electrical system. 1,938 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected
Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Kenworth T880 recalls 8
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod may Loosen
Component: steering. 17,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected
Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Kenworth T880 recalls 7
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected
Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Kenworth T880 recalls 5
- Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected
Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kenworth T880 recalls 4
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected
Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kenworth T880 recalls 2
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Kenworth T880 recalls 1
- Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
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