NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kenworth T880 Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Kenworth T880 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Kenworth T880. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2024 Kenworth T880 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Kenworth T880, describing incidents dated July 8, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11674741 · Filed
Injector system keeps truck constantly wanting to do a regen. Too much fuel is being pushed into the particulate filter.
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
NHTSA #25V569000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported September 2, 2025 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 18,332 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25PACG · Owners notified October 27, 2025 · Vehicles built starting May 23, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.
Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #25V436000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 2025 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 56,260 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25PACF · Owners notified August 19, 2025 · Vehicles built June 23, 2022 – May 23, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
NHTSA #24V915000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 220,764 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24KWL 24PBL · Owners notified February 3, 2025 · Vehicles built May 22, 2020 – December 4, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Loss of Steering Control
NHTSA #24V908000 · Steering — Linkages — Knuckle — Spindle — Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported December 3, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 68 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24KWK and 24PBK · Owners notified January 21, 2025 · Vehicles built January 11, 2023 – February 22, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWK and 24PBK.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
NHTSA #24V190000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 70,509 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24PBE/24KWE · Owners notified December 15, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Axle Spindles May Fracture
NHTSA #24V043000 · Steering — Linkages — Knuckle — Spindle — Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported January 25, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 68 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24PBB and 24KWB · Owners notified February 23, 2024
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
Safety consequence
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBB and 24KWB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
NHTSA #24V044000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported January 25, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated
Potentially affected: 45,887 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24PBC and 24KWC · Owners notified March 20, 2024
Defect description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Kenworth T880 model years
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