The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V322000·Announced 2017-05-16

Kenworth T800 and T880 Trucks Recalled for Brake Airline Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 trucks because an incorrectly sized brake control airline may increase stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The recall addresses a defect where the brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."

An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 21, 2017.

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. 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 T880, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
23

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)

  • T880
  • T800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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