Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks Recalled for Axle Lubrication Defect
PACCAR is recalling 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks because inadequate axle lubrication may cause bearing failure, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that increases the risk of a crash or fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured between November 17, 2014, and January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely. This failure increases the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH T680, T880
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 24
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- T680
- T880
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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