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SevereNHTSA·24V145000·Announced 2024-02-23

Kenworth trucks fitted with air tanks holding insufficient brake air

PACCAR is recalling certain 2009-2024 Kenworth trucks because the air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system, which can reduce braking performance.

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: A defect that reduces braking performance across the air brake system is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 T440, 2009-2015 T660, 2015-2024 T680, 2009-2024 T800, 2009-2020 T370, 2014-2023 T880, 2011-2016 T470, 2023 T480 and 2009-2019 W900 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V145000.

The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. According to NHTSA, insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024, and additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025.

Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T680, C500, T470, T660
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy truck
Hazard
Affected units
936

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 (10)

  • T680
  • C500
  • T470
  • T660
  • T880
  • W900
  • T800
  • T370
  • T440
  • T480

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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