Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Paccar Incorporated
Safety Issue:
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23KWK
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2023
Paccar Incorporated
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22PBE, 22KWE
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2022
Paccar Incorporated
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21KWE
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2021
Paccar Incorporated
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 21KWA / 21PBB
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsPaccar Incorporated
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Corrective Action:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Additional Notes:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Mfg Campaign: 11515902
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Paccar Incorporated
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
Potential Consequences:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Corrective Action:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Additional Notes:
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.
Mfg Campaign: 11515902
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Paccar Incorporated
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
Potential Consequences:
2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.
Corrective Action:
2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.
Additional Notes:
2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.
Mfg Campaign: 11473546
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2022
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