2017 KENWORTH T680 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 KENWORTH T680 has 1 complaint and 15 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report tire failures, including blowouts without warning. The single complaint detailed a tire blowout at low speed causing loss of vehicle control and damage to the axle and rim.
Common Issues
- Tire blowout. A passenger side second tire blew out at 8 MPH on the interstate causing the vehicle to spin out and the axle to strike the tire and rim. The tire and rim had to be replaced, but no warning light appeared prior to failure.
There are 15 recalls affecting various systems including brakes, electrical wiring, fuel delivery, lighting, stability control, transmission, engine control, and exterior markers.
Recalls
- Air brake system tanks. (NHTSA 24V145000) 996 vehicles affected. Air tanks have insufficient volume, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install correct volume air tanks free of charge.
- Methane detection wiring. (NHTSA 21V00N000) 1107 vehicles affected. Methane detection system may lose power causing failure to warn of excessive methane levels. Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm at no charge.
- Fuel line leakage. (NHTSA 17V103000) 465 vehicles affected. Plastic fuel tee fittings may leak fuel creating a fire risk. Dealers will replace suspect fuel tees free of charge.
- Spotlight circuit fuse. (NHTSA 17V471000) 5731 vehicles affected. Spotlight circuit fuse inadequately protects wiring from shorts, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace polyfuse switch with standard fuse free of charge.
- ABS modulator valve. (NHTSA 20V593000) 1416 vehicles affected. Rear brake ABS modulator valve may prolong brake release timing, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will replace with quick release valve free of charge.
- ABS and ESC software. (NHTSA 20V199000) 460,515 vehicles affected. ABS warning light may fail if ABS loses power, increasing crash risk if driver is unaware. Dealers will update NAMUX software free of charge.
- Fuel pump cooling screen. (NHTSA 18V657000) 48,896 vehicles affected. Restricted fuel pump cooling screen can cause fuel line to burst, risking fire and engine stall. Suspect parts will be replaced free of charge.
- Side marker lamps. (NHTSA 18V816000) 1,619 vehicles affected. Required reflex reflectors missing from side marker lamps can reduce vehicle visibility and cause crash risk. Dealers will install reflective tape free of charge.
- Transmission gear display. (NHTSA 18V092000) 1,938 vehicles affected. Gear selector display may show neutral when in drive or reverse, preventing vehicle movement. Dealers will apply software update free of charge.
- Engine control module stalling. (NHTSA 16V426000) 3,227 vehicles affected. ECM may short circuit causing engine to stall without warning. Dealers will replace defective modules free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney for guidance can help protect consumer rights in these situations.
2017 KENWORTH T680 Summary
2017
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
611536
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 KENWORTH T680
996 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2008-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2021-2023 Kenworth T800B, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
1107 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Risk: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
2017 KENWORTH T680
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
1416 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
1619 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
48896 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
85626 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
1938 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 KENWORTH T680
5731 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Risk: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
2017 KENWORTH T680
465 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 KENWORTH T680
3227 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2017 KENWORTH T680
ID: 2061923TIRES
The contact owns a 2017 Kenworth T680 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: X-One Line Grip, Tire Size: 445/50R/22.5, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, on the Interstate 75, the second tire on the passenger’s side experienced a blowout. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control and the truck axle struck the second passenger’s side tire and rim. The contact drove the vehicle to Southern Tire Mart at Pilot, where the tire and the rim were replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 692,920.