2020 KENWORTH T680 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 KENWORTH T680 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake performance and steering components from recall data. There are also recalls involving electrical systems and mirror adhesion.
There are 9 recalls affecting various systems including brakes, steering, suspension, electrical, and visibility components. These recalls address safety defects such as reduced braking performance, loss of steering control, and risks of wheel separation.
Recalls- Service Brakes Air Reservoir. Recall 24V145000 affects 996 vehicles. Air tanks have insufficient volume, reducing brake system performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install correct volume air tanks free of charge.
- Steering Critical Fasteners. Recall 22V277000 affects 17,641 vehicles. Steering arm fasteners may fail, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Fasteners will be replaced and torqued at no charge.
- Parking Brake. Recall 19V275000 covers 1,837 vehicles. Park brake pressure switch may delay signal during cold temperatures, causing unexpected vehicle movement and crash risk. Switch replacement is free of charge.
- Electrical System Wiring. Recall 21V00N000 affects 1,107 trucks. Methane detection system may lose power disabling alarm, raising risk of injury or fire. Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm free of charge.
- Service Brakes ABS. Recall 20V593000 covers 1,416 trucks. Rear-brake ABS modulator valve may delay service-brake release timing, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will replace modulator valves at no cost.
- Electronic Stability Control. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. ABS dash warning light may fail to illuminate after power loss, increasing crash risk. NAMUX software update is provided free of charge.
- Service Brakes ABS Warning Light. Duplicate of recall 20V199000. Same details and remedy apply covering 460,515 vehicles.
- Suspension Rear Axle Oil. Recall 19V176000 includes 93 trucks. Rear axles may lack lubricating oil causing wear and potential wheel separation, increasing crash risk. Axles will be inspected and repaired free of charge.
- Visibility Rearview Mirrors. Recall 19V340000 affects 3,907 trucks. Mirror glass may detach because of poor adhesion, reducing driver visibility and creating road hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace mirrors as needed at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify available legal options.
2020 KENWORTH T680 Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
487512
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 KENWORTH T680
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 KENWORTH T680
1837 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 KENWORTH T680
3907 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
Risk: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 KENWORTH T680
93 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
Risk: Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.