The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V582000·Announced 2022-04-08

Kenworth T680 Tractor Trailers Recalled for Fuel Tank Wear Risk

PACCAR is recalling approximately 630 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The mud flap may contact the fuel tank during operation, causing wear that could result in fuel spillage and increase crash or injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect with potential for fuel spillage and increased crash risk. However, no illnesses, injuries, or fuel spill incidents have been reported, making the hazard theoretical rather than confirmed, which limits the score to a maximum of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling approximately 630 certain 2022 and 2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The recall involves a potential defect where the mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion.

The mud flap contact with the fuel tank may cause wear on the fuel tank over time. Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury to other motorists.

Owners were notified by mail on February 1, 2023. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install an anti-sail device to prevent the mud flap from contacting the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners should contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 for service. Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov or by calling the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2022 KENWORTH T680
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • crash-risk
Affected units
630

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 (1)

  • T680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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