2018 KENWORTH T880 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Overview of the 2018 KENWORTH T880

The 2018 KENWORTH T880 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 20 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (2 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2018 KENWORTH T880

NHTSA has recorded 20 recalls for the 2018 KENWORTH T880, potentially affecting up to 1,205,278 vehicles.

Recall 24V145000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

August 12, 2024 | 936 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. 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...

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Recall 21V00N000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

December 1, 2022 | 1,107 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Remedy: Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.

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Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

November 8, 2022 | 17,641 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...

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Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

July 30, 2021 | 612 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.

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Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

July 30, 2021 | 612 vehicles affected

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

May 26, 2020 | 460,515 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...

Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...

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Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

May 26, 2020 | 460,515 vehicles affected

Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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Recall 18V368000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

May 21, 2020 | 85,626 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such,...

Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer...

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Recall 18V368000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

May 21, 2020 | 85,626 vehicles affected

Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer...

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Recall 19V275000 — PARKING BRAKE

August 6, 2019 | 1,837 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

Consequence: Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258....

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Recall 18V870000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

February 28, 2019 | 6,857 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

Consequence: If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR...

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Recall 18V931000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

February 23, 2019 | 25,556 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.

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Recall 18V816000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

January 15, 2019 | 1,619 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...

Consequence: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.

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Recall 18V657000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

November 21, 2018 | 48,896 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.

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Recall 18V092000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

March 9, 2018 | 1,938 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D'...

Consequence: A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this...

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Recall 18V092000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

March 9, 2018 | 1,938 vehicles affected

Consequence: A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

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Recall 17V840000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

February 6, 2018 | 1,222 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...

Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...

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Recall 17V443000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

July 1, 2017 | 1,737 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400. PACCAR's number for...

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Recall 17V322000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

June 21, 2017 | 23 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."

Consequence: An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is...

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Recall 17V103000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

April 13, 2017 | 465 vehicles affected

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers...

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 KENWORTH T880

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KENWORTH T880. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires

Complaints: 2 1 Crash

Electronic Stability Control Esc

Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Service Brakes

Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Component	Complaints	Crashes
Tires	2	1
Electronic Stability Control Esc	1	1
Service Brakes	1	1

Most Recent Complaints

#11709307 | TIRES | January 7, 2026 | N/A miles

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#11343602 | TIRES | August 6, 2020 | N/A miles Crash

I HAVE A HANKOOK TIRE , MODEL AM15+ WITH LABELING ON THE SIDEWALL "MADE IN CHINA" THE SIZE IS 385/65R22.5 THE DOT CODE ON THE TIRE : 1BB31 53H1 3218 THIS DOT CODE IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE ABOVE TIRE. DO YOU RECALL TIRES WITH AN INCORRECT DOT CODE?*DT*JB

#11327833 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | June 8, 2020 | 34,000 miles Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 KENWORTH T880. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HE DEPRESSED HIS BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT VEERED THE VEHICLE TO RIGHT OFF OF THE ROAD AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V199000(ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) WHICH HE LINKED TO HIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *DT*JB

#11327833 | SERVICE BRAKES | June 8, 2020 | 34,000 miles Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 KENWORTH T880. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HE DEPRESSED HIS BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT VEERED THE VEHICLE TO RIGHT OFF OF THE ROAD AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V199000(ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) WHICH HE LINKED TO HIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *DT*JB

Safety Rating for the 2018 KENWORTH T880

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KENWORTH T880 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KENWORTH T880

PACCAR Incorporated has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 KENWORTH T880. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

03-087 (E295) — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

February 24, 2023

Certain Model Year 2021-2024 chassis with PACCAR MX engines and optional fuel filter restriction virtual gauge may display incorrect restriction levels. The virtual gauge will be temporarily disabled until a revised sensor strategy is developed.

T010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

December 18, 2020

Non-Safety Campaign â Vehicles with PACCAR transmissions may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engagement from neutral, and/or DTC 511 FMI 7 or 10 is set. Transmission software and shift calibration updates are available to resolve

34-077 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

April 8, 2019

Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.

56-002 — POWER TRAIN

August 28, 2018

Non-Safety Campaign - PTOs in certain T680/T880 chassis equipped with PACCAR or an Eaton Endurant Transmission may not contain the wiring required to activate the PTO accessory.

02-143 — STRUCTURE

August 9, 2018

Information Only: SBFA T880 may have a structural failure involving only the center section of the hood, including hood strut mount failures.

43-056 — TIRES

June 14, 2018

Non-Safety Campaign- Incorrect GHG emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.

44028 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

June 2, 2017

Non-Safety Campaign: The return fuel fitting on the engine provides a narrow O-ring engagement area, which could lead to potential fuel leaks.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KENWORTH T880

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T880

2013 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints
2014 KENWORTH T880 — 3 complaints
2015 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints
2016 KENWORTH T880 — 2 complaints
2017 KENWORTH T880 — 1 complaint
2018 KENWORTH T880 (current)
2019 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints
2020 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints
2021 KENWORTH T880 — 1 complaint
2022 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints
2023 KENWORTH T880 — 0 complaints

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