2023 KENWORTH T280 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 KENWORTH T280 has 0 complaints and 31 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to vehicle systems that may affect safety, including braking, steering, and engine control components as identified in the recall notices.
There are 31 recalls involving the 2023 KENWORTH T280, affecting various vehicle systems such as the accelerator pedal, rearview mirrors, fuel system, electronic control units, transmission shifting, braking systems, driveline, steering, and engine control modules.
Recalls- Accelerator pedal assembly. Recall 25V014000 affects 1110 trucks. The pedal may contain an oversized magnet carrier causing slow responsiveness or sticking, which increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the pedal free of charge.
- Rearview mirror glass. Recall 24V017000 covers 10611 trucks where the mirror glass lock ring may be improperly seated, allowing detachment and reducing visibility. Dealers will inspect and repair the lock ring at no cost.
- Fuel filter hoses. Recall 23V617000 involves 871 trucks with damaged Stage 2 fuel filter hoses that may leak or disconnect. This can cause engine stalls or fire risk. Dealers will replace both hoses free of charge.
- Electronic Control Unit software. Recall 24V915000 includes 220764 vehicles with Bendix EC80 ECUs where electrical noise may cause system failures impacting traction control and collision mitigation. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free of charge.
- Service brake ABS and traction control software. Also under recall 24V915000 affecting 220764 trucks, the ECU malfunction can disable safety systems. Dealers will perform software reprogramming at no cost.
- Transmission gear shifter. Recall 24V190000 affects 70509 trucks with improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors leading to possible vehicle disablement. Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as needed free of charge.
- Service brake pedal. Recall 23V087000 covers 8008 trucks where the brake pedal plunger may disconnect causing brake failure. Dealers will install a pedal restraint bracket free of charge.
- Driveline fasteners. Recall 23V504000 impacts 72 trucks with missing adhesive thread-lock on yoke bolt threads, risking driveline separation. Dealers will apply thread-lock and replace fasteners at no cost.
- Trailer brake release delay. Recall 23V661000 covers 254 trucks with delayed trailer brake release timing causing possible instability. Dealers will replace fittings and hoses free of charge.
- Steering gear assembly. Recall 22V547000 involves 47500 trucks where steering gears may fracture due to incorrect assembly, causing loss of control. Dealers will inspect serial numbers and replace gears if necessary free of charge.
- Engine control module. Recall 22V631000 affects 1601 trucks with potential internal ECM shorts causing engine stalls. Dealers will replace the ECM free of charge.
- ABS warning light software. Recall 22V424000 covers 3 trucks where the ABS telltale light was not enabled and will not illuminate during malfunctions. Dealers will update software free of charge.
Owners who encounter repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with the 2023 KENWORTH T280 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney may help clarify available options for addressing persistent vehicle problems.
2023 KENWORTH T280 Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
361303
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 KENWORTH T280
1110 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
Risk: A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T280
220764 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
2023 KENWORTH T280
70509 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
2023 KENWORTH T280
10611 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Risk: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T280
871 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
Risk: A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2023 KENWORTH T280
72 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
Risk: Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T280
8008 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Risk: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T280
254 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T280
1601 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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.
2023 KENWORTH T280
47500 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
2023 KENWORTH T280
3 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.