2022 KENWORTH T480 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 KENWORTH T480 has 0 complaints and 27 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components addressed in the recalls including mirrors, transmission, brakes, steering, and electronic control systems.
There are 27 recalls affecting various systems in the truck. These recalls involve visibility devices, power train components, electrical and software systems, service brakes, steering mechanisms, and fuel delivery. The defects pose risks such as reduced visibility, vehicle disablement, brake failure, steering loss, fire hazard, and malfunctioning safety systems. Remedies generally include inspections, part replacements, or software updates performed by dealers at no cost.
Recalls- Rearview mirror glass. Recall 24V017000 affects 10,611 trucks due to improperly seated glass lock rings that may detach mirror glass. Detached mirrors reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair mirror assemblies free of charge. Owner notification began February 23, 2024.
- Transmission gear shifter. Recall 24V190000 covers 70,509 trucks with potentially improperly crimped connectors in the right-hand gear shifter stalk, risking loss of communication and vehicle disablement after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace gear shifters as needed free of charge. Interim notifications started April 24, 2024, with final remedies planned by December 2025.
- ECU software malfunction. Recall 24V915000 involves 220,764 vehicles equipped with Bendix EC80 ECUs affected by electrical noise causing safety system failures including ABS and stability control. Dealers will reprogram ECU software free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 3, 2025.
- Brake pedal linkage. Recall 23V087000 affects 8,008 trucks where the brake pedal plunger may disconnect from the brake valve after rapid release, causing service brake failure. Dealers will install a pedal restraint bracket at no cost. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2023.
- Trailer brake release delay. Recall 23V661000 involves 254 trucks with delayed trailer brake release timing, violating FMVSS 121 and creating trailer instability risks. Dealers will replace fittings and hoses in affected valves for free. Owner notification began January 15, 2024.
- Steering gear fracture. Recall 22V547000 covers 47,500 trucks with steering gears that may have been assembled incorrectly, risking fractures and loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace defective steering gears at no cost. Owners were notified starting September 26, 2022.
- Fuel hose leak. Recall 21V601000 affects 688 trucks with Cummins L9 engines where fuel hoses may leak, increasing fire risk. Cummins will replace fuel hoses free of charge. Owner letters were expected in October 2021.
Owners with 2022 KENWORTH T480 trucks facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving critical safety components may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a legal professional specializing in consumer protection and lemon law may be advisable for vehicles with frequent or serious defects.
2022 KENWORTH T480 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
358334
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 KENWORTH T480
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.
2022 KENWORTH T480
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.
2022 KENWORTH T480
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 T480
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.
2022 KENWORTH T480
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.
2022 KENWORTH T480
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 T480
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.