2018 Kenworth C500 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 Kenworth C500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 23, 2024Crash risk2009–2021 Kenworth C500, 2009–2020 Kenworth T370, 2012–2021 Kenworth T440 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
24V145000 · 936 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 21, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Kenworth C500, 2018–2019 Kenworth T270, 2018–2019 Kenworth T370 and 14 other models — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
18V931000 · 26K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Kenworth C500, 2017–2019 Kenworth T600, 2017–2019 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
18V657000 · 49K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 22, 2018Crash risk2016–2019 Kenworth C500, 2016–2019 Kenworth T660, 2016–2019 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
18V555000 · 11K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 13, 2017Crash risk2018 Kenworth C500, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T800 and 7 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V443000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated