2022 KENWORTH T440 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 KENWORTH T440 has 0 complaints and 24 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving electronic control units, steering components, power train, and fuel system defects. There are no filed complaints detailing specific vehicle malfunctions or failures.
A total of 24 recalls address various systems including electrical and software malfunctions, steering gear defects, power train safety features, and potential fuel leaks. These recalls cover critical safety systems and mechanical components.
Recalls- Electrical system software. Recall 24V915000 affects 220,764 vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the Bendix EC80 ECU cause incorrect processing or complete ECU failure. Safety systems like ABS, traction control, stability control, and collision mitigation may malfunction, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free of charge.
- Antilock/traction control module. Same recall number 24V915000 applies. Issues with the ECU also compromise the antilock braking and traction control systems. The fix involves ECU software reprogramming at no cost to owners.
- Steering gear defect. Recall 22V547000 covers 47,500 trucks assembled between 2022 and 2023. Some steering gears may fracture due to assembly errors, risking loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace faulty steering gears for free.
- Starter interrupt failure. Recall 21V262000 affects 53 vehicles. The starter interrupt allows the engine to start when the transmission is not in PARK, violating Federal safety standards. Dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness at no charge.
- Fuel hose leak. Recall 21V601000 involves 688 trucks equipped with Cummins L9 engines. Fuel hoses between the fuel pump and remote filter may leak, creating fire hazards. The defective hoses will be replaced free of charge by dealers.
Owners of a 2022 KENWORTH T440 facing repeated repairs related to these safety recalls or unresolved safety defects may want to review their rights under applicable state lemon laws. Such laws provide protections for consumers dealing with persistent vehicle defects.
2022 KENWORTH T440 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
269005
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 KENWORTH T440
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.
2022 KENWORTH T440
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.
2022 KENWORTH T440
688 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2022 KENWORTH T440
53 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.