2021 Kenworth T680 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Kenworth T680. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2025 Kenworth T680, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 520, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 579 — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
25V181000 · 238 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 9, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth C500B, 2023–2025 Kenworth T280, 2022–2023 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
24V915000 · 221K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 20, 2024Crash risk2021–2025 Kenworth T180, 2021–2025 Kenworth T280, 2021–2025 Kenworth T380 and 13 other models — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
24V190000 · 71K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- 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 29, 2021Fire risk2020 Kenworth T270, 2021 Kenworth T280, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 5 other models — Electrical System
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
21V00N000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 17, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Kenworth T680, 2021–2022 Kenworth T800B, 2021–2022 Kenworth T880 and 6 other models — Engine
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
21V080000 · 132 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 28, 2020Crash risk2016–2021 Kenworth T680 — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V593000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated