2012 KENWORTH T880 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 Kenworth T880 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to lighting systems and brake components as indicated by recall data.
Five recalls have been issued affecting lighting, air brakes, and electronic stability control systems. These recalls address safety risks including impaired hazard warnings, delayed brake response, and non-illuminating ABS warning lights. The repairs typically involve software updates or component replacements completed by dealers at no cost to owners.
Recalls- Exterior lighting hazard issue. Recall 15V458000 affects 12,551 vehicles with HID headlamps and optional daytime running lamps. Daytime running lamps override hazard warning lights after the brake is pressed more than two seconds, reducing hazard light visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers update cab controller software free of charge.
- Headlight functionality defect. Recall 15V458000 also covers headlight issues identical to the hazard warning defect on 12,551 trucks. The Daytime Running Lamps interfere with hazard flashers during braking. The fix is a software update provided at no cost.
- Brake control airline sizing. Recall 17V322000 involves 23 trucks with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions from 2012-2018. Incorrect airline size causes uneven brake application timing, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers replace brake piping free of charge.
- Electronic stability and ABS warning light. Recall 20V199000 covers 460,515 vehicles equipped with NAMUX software, including the 2012 T880 model. The ABS warning light may fail to illuminate after loss of battery or ignition power, preventing the driver from being alerted to ABS failure. Dealers update NAMUX software within the cab control module free of charge.
- Service brakes air ABS light defect. Recall 20V199000 also addresses the same ABS warning light failure in the 460,515 affected trucks. The failure to illuminate increases crash risk if ABS is nonfunctional without driver knowledge. The repair is a free software update.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues on this vehicle model may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could help determine available remedies.
2012 KENWORTH T880 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
473089
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 KENWORTH T880
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.
2012 KENWORTH T880
23 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Risk: An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 KENWORTH T880
12551 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.