2021 KENWORTH T180 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 KENWORTH T180
The 2021 KENWORTH T180 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 KENWORTH T180
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 KENWORTH T180, potentially affecting up to 70,509 vehicles.
Recall 24V190000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 70,509 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KENWORTH T180.
Safety Rating for the 2021 KENWORTH T180
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KENWORTH T180 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KENWORTH T180
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 KENWORTH T180. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T013 — POWER TRAIN
chassis with a PACCAR TX-8 transmission without cruise control may have active transmission faults 86-2 and 595-2. These faults do not affect the operation of the transmission and can be ignored.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KENWORTH T180
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T180
- 2021 KENWORTH T180 (current)
- 2022 KENWORTH T180 — 0 complaints
- 2023 KENWORTH T180 — 0 complaints
- 2024 KENWORTH T180 — 0 complaints
- 2025 KENWORTH T180 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints