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  1. Kenworth seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit. 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 +3 more 26V-544 · August 21, 2026
  2. Kenworth please see the recall report for a complete list of models. 2027 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +9 more 26V-485 · July 27, 2026
  3. Kenworth trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. 2026–2027 Kenworth T680, 579 26V-442 · July 8, 2026
  4. Kenworth right-hand stand-up (rhsu) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail. 2024–2026 Kenworth L770, 520 26V-022 · January 19, 2026
  5. Kenworth 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. 2024 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 25V-569 · September 2, 2025
  6. Kenworth tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. 2024–2025 Kenworth L770, T180, T280 +13 more 25V-436 · June 26, 2025
  7. Kenworth high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power. 2021–2022 Kenworth T680, 520, 579 25V-181 · March 24, 2025
  8. Kenworth cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power. 2020–2022 Kenworth K270, K370, 220 25V-182 · March 24, 2025
  9. Kenworth exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning. 2023–2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +6 more 25V-041 · January 29, 2025
  10. Kenworth throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick. 2023–2024 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +5 more 25V-014 · January 16, 2025
  11. Kenworth please see the recall report for a complete list of models. 2021–2024 Kenworth C500B, T280, T370 +20 more 24V-915 · December 9, 2024
  12. Kenworth steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control. 2024 Kenworth T480, T800, T880 +5 more 24V-908 · December 3, 2024
  13. Kenworth front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant. 2024–2025 Kenworth T380, T480, 536 +2 more 24V-903 · December 2, 2024
  14. Kenworth fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall. 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800 +6 more 24V-789 · October 23, 2024
  15. Kenworth tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break. 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770 +15 more 24V-433 · June 12, 2024 DO NOT DRIVE
  16. Kenworth steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture. 2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +7 more 24V-233 · March 27, 2024
  17. Kenworth right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication. 2021 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +13 more 24V-190 · March 20, 2024
  18. Kenworth air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. 2009–2023 Kenworth C500, T370, T440 +7 more 24V-145 · February 23, 2024
  19. Kenworth bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies. 2024 Kenworth T800, T880, W900 +5 more 24V-043 · January 25, 2024
  20. Kenworth steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. 2024 Kenworth L770, T280, T380 +13 more 24V-044 · January 25, 2024
  21. Kenworth glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach. 2022 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +5 more 24V-017 · January 15, 2024
  22. Kenworth additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection. 2018–2021 Kenworth T660, T800, T800B +1 more 23V-717 · October 26, 2023
  23. Kenworth timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. 2020–2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +3 more 23V-661 · September 29, 2023
  24. Kenworth driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions. 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, 220 23V-616 · September 5, 2023
  25. Kenworth remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect. 2023 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +3 more 23V-617 · September 5, 2023
  26. Kenworth adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen. 2023–2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +3 more 23V-504 · July 21, 2023
  27. Kenworth when the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail. 2021 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +3 more 23V-087 · February 15, 2023
  28. Kenworth incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. 2022–2023 Kenworth T680, 579 23V-007 · January 16, 2023
  29. Kenworth tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. 2023 Kenworth T370, T480, T800B +8 more 22V-782 · October 18, 2022
  30. Kenworth digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 +5 more 22V-779 · October 17, 2022
  31. Kenworth software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode. 2021–2022 Kenworth K270, 220 22V-630 · August 17, 2022
  32. Kenworth engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall. 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, T280 +18 more 22V-631 · August 17, 2022
  33. Kenworth mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion, creating wear on the fuel tank over time. 2022 Kenworth T680 22V-582 · August 4, 2022
  34. Kenworth steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. 2022 Kenworth C500, T170, T270 +24 more 22V-547 · July 28, 2022
  35. Kenworth ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. 2022–2023 Kenworth T180, T280, 535 22V-424 · June 15, 2022
  36. Kenworth internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated. 2021–2022 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +2 more 22V-425 · June 15, 2022
  37. Kenworth dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail. 2018 Kenworth T270, T370, T440 +16 more 22V-277 · April 25, 2022
  38. Kenworth methane detection system will not function if the system loses power. 2016–2021 Kenworth T270, T280, T440 +5 more 21V-00N · December 29, 2021
  39. Kenworth work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll. 2019–2022 Kenworth T880, W990, 389 +4 more 21V-906 · November 19, 2021
  40. Kenworth fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. 2021 Kenworth T270, T280, T370 +7 more 21V-601 · August 3, 2021
  41. Kenworth hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure. 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W900 21V-546 · July 20, 2021
  42. Kenworth sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. 2018–2021 Kenworth T270, T370, T440 +10 more 21V-391 · May 26, 2021
  43. Kenworth starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in park. 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800B +1 more 21V-262 · April 13, 2021
  44. Kenworth capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach. 2021 Kenworth T680, T800B, T880 +6 more 21V-080 · February 17, 2021
  45. Kenworth 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. 2016 Kenworth T680 20V-593 · September 28, 2020
  46. Kenworth axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts. 2020–2021 Kenworth T800, T800B, T880 +8 more 20V-506 · August 26, 2020
  47. Kenworth 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. 2008–2011 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more 20V-199 · April 6, 2020
  48. Kenworth vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. 2020 Kenworth T370 20V-086 · February 14, 2020
  49. Kenworth forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing. 2020 Kenworth T800, T880, W990 +5 more 19V-911 · December 19, 2019
  50. Kenworth brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve. 2020 Kenworth T270, T370 19V-606 · August 16, 2019