2023 KENWORTH T880 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 KENWORTH T880 has 0 complaints and 26 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system components, electronic control units, and steering gears among the recalls issued.
There are 26 recalls affecting the 2023 KENWORTH T880. These recalls primarily involve the brake system, electrical components, transmission shifters, steering gears, engine control modules, and instrument cluster software.
Recalls- Air brake system tanks. Recall 24V145000 affects 996 vehicles with air tanks that hold insufficient air volume for the brake system. This reduces braking performance and increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the tanks free of charge.
- Electronic Control Unit software. Recall 24V915000 involves 220,764 vehicles with Bendix EC80 ECUs that may malfunction due to electrical noise. Safety systems like ABS and traction control may fail, raising crash risks. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost.
- Gear shifter linkage. Recall 24V190000 impacts 70,509 vehicles with improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors. Communication loss with the transmission can disable the vehicle after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as needed.
- Steering gear fracture. Recall 22V547000 covers 47,500 vehicles where steering gears may fracture from incorrect assembly, causing loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace defective steering gears free of charge.
- Engine Control Module (ECM) short-circuit. Recall 22V631000 affects 1,601 vehicles with ECMs prone to internal electrical shorts that cause engine stalls. This condition increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the ECMs at no charge.
- Instrument cluster display freeze. Recall 22V779000 includes 74,730 vehicles with digital displays that may freeze and fail to show critical safety data. This defect may increase crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or recall-related issues should review their state’s lemon law provisions. They may have protections available if defects remain unaddressed or if safety remains compromised.
2023 KENWORTH T880 Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
416100
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 KENWORTH T880
74730 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Risk: The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T880
1601 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 KENWORTH T880
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.