2021 KENWORTH T880 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 KENWORTH T880 has 0 complaints and 29 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the vehicle’s electrical and braking systems as they pertain to various recalls.
There are 29 recalls affecting multiple systems including electrical control units, service brakes, power train components, and fuel systems. These recalls address safety risks such as brake failure, unintended vehicle movement, fuel leaks, and component detachment. All remedy work is provided free of charge through dealership service.
Recalls- ECU software malfunction. Recall 24V915000 affects 220,764 vehicles. Bendix EC80 ECU units may process commands incorrectly or fail due to electrical noise, causing traction control, ABS, stability, cruise, and collision mitigation systems to malfunction. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost.
- Air brake reservoir volume. Recall 24V145000 impacts 996 vehicles. Affected air tanks lack sufficient volume for proper brake performance, risking reduced braking ability. Dealers will install correct-volume tanks free of charge.
- Gear shifter communication. Recall 24V190000 involves 70,509 trucks. Improperly crimped connectors on the gear shifter stalk can cause communication loss with the transmission, potentially disabling the vehicle after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as needed without charge.
- Methane detection wiring. Recall 21V00N000 covers 1,107 vehicles. The methane detection system may lose power if wiring faults occur, increasing risk of undetected hazardous methane levels. Dealers will rewire the warning alarm for free.
- Flywheel attachment. Recall 21V080000 affects 132 vehicles with Cummins X15 engines. Flywheel capscrews may be improperly torqued and detach, resulting in loss of drive power and possible engine debris ejection. Dealers will retorque capscrews and inspect or repair engines at no cost.
- Fuel rail leaks. Recall 21V391000 involves 612 vehicles. Improper sealing washers in fuel rail assemblies may cause leaks, risking fire if fuel contacts ignition sources. Dealers will inspect, replace rails or fuel lines as needed free of charge.
- Winch brake software fault. Recall 21V906000 covers 908 certain vehicles. Work brake may inadvertently disengage the service brakes during winching, allowing unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will update software at no charge.
- Steerable lift axle bolts. Recall 20V506000 affects 1,097 vehicles with Watson and Chalin suspension. Short pivot bolts may separate, creating road hazards and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace bolts as necessary without cost.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs, unresolved recall remedies, or safety defects in the 2021 KENWORTH T880 may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal resources or a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential claims.
2021 KENWORTH T880 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
296125
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 KENWORTH T880
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.
2021 KENWORTH T880
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.
2021 KENWORTH T880
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.
2021 KENWORTH T880
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.
2021 KENWORTH T880
908 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 KENWORTH T880
612 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 KENWORTH T880
132 vehicles affected
ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Risk: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 KENWORTH T880
1097 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Risk: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.