2010 KENWORTH T800
11 recalls, 1 complaints - 77 TSBs
24V145000 Feb 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
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 ve... Read more
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 recall is 24KWD.
20V199000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
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-lo... Read more
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 service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer se... Read more
15V309000 May 26, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummin... Read more
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crank... Read more
13V573000 Nov 18, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes th... Read more
Consequence
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
11V127000 Feb 23, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME ... Read more
Consequence
THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE OIL MODULE FILTER CAP AND INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE ON THE SECONDARY CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PET... Read more
10V535000 Oct 27, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR KENWORTH T660, T700, T800 AND W900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH AG400L AIR DISC BRAKES. THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER COULD BE INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLE POTENTIALLY CAUSING INTERFERENC... Read more
Consequence
AS THIS INTERFERENCE GETS LARGER, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE CORRECT ORIENTATION OF THE BRAKE CALIPER AND PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
10V308000 Jul 2, 2010
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLIN... Read more
Consequence
A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
10V185000 May 4, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T2000, T660, T800 AND W900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 30, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. THE REAR AXLE OUTER END HUB MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PRIMED WITH OIL PROPERLY DURING THE REAR AXLE INSTALLATION PROCESS. POTENTIAL LACK OF OIL MAY CAUSE THE OUTER E... Read more
Consequence
A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BEARINGS, SEALS AND WILL ADD OIL TO THE OUTER END HUB AS WELL AS INSPECT RACES AND AXLE HOUSING FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACING AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
09V490000 Dec 23, 2009
STEERING
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 T2000, T800, T660 AND W900S TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND OCTOBER 23, 2009. THE FASTENERS ATTACHING THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRONT DRIVE BRACKET MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS RESULTING IN LESS THAN REQUIRED CLAMP... Read more
Consequence
THE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD MAY ALLOW THE FASTENER(S) TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN ROAD DEBRIS. IF MULTIPLE FASTENERS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, THE VEHICLE STEERING MAY WANDER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
09V415000 Oct 21, 2009
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 T2000, T800, T660 AND W900 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. THE AXLE U-BOLTS ATTACHING THE AXLE TO THE SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING ON CERTAIN AG400L REAR SUSPENSIONS MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT FASTENER TORQUE DUR... Read more
Consequence
IF MULTIPLE FASTENERS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, THE REAR AXLE MAY SHIFT RELATIVE TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE U-BOLTS FOR VISIBLE DEFECTS, INCLUDING BENT AND/OR SMASHED THREADS AND RE-TORQUE THE AXLE U-BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
09V348000 Sep 3, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO I... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE SEE 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357).
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 10, 2016
Incident date: Jun 12, 2012
TRU-FLEX TORSIONAL BELLOWS PIPE CONNECTING ENGINE TURBO CHARGER AND EXHAUST PIPE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEAKS HOT EXHAUST GASES INTO CAB WHERE OPERATOR IS LOCATED. HOT EXHAUST GASES ESCAPE FROM THIS FREQUENTLY FAILING PART AND STARTS FIRES ON NEARBY COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS. FMCSA PART 393.83 2 E AND ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 KENWORTH T800
77 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 7 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 6 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
24KWD
Apr 9, 2024
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 ??A?A?Air Brake Systems??A?A?. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedur
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015
Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
32-016
Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085
Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085
Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
01-075
Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB-13-040
Feb 27, 2015
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
KENWORTH: SOME TRUCKS FAILED TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS FOR AIR VOLUME LIFT AXLE AND THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE AIR VOLUME FOR WORTHWHILE IMPROVEMENT TO EXCEED GOVERNMENT FMVSS 121. MODEL T800, W900. *PE SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTT
TIB-02-135
May 9, 2014
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
KENWORTH: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF HOOD WHERE THERE ARE DAMAGED HOOD POCKETS. MODEL T800. *PE
E065
Feb 4, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MX RC5-RC14 SOFTWARE UPDATE CAMPAIGN. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE SAID TO BENEFIT THE ENGINES IN RC5 AND RC14 KENWORTH ENGINES. PACCAR/KENWORTH. *KB
E065
Feb 4, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MX RC5-RC14 SOFTWARE UPDATE CAMPAIGN. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE SAID TO BENEFIT THE ENGINES IN RC5 AND RC14 KENWORTH ENGINES. PACCAR/KENWORTH. *KB
TIB-E061
Nov 9, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIFIC PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT ELEMENTS ARE DESCRIBED IN BULLETIN FOR CHASSIS BENEFITING FROM ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATES. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700, T800, W900. *PE
TIB-26-023
Nov 6, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T
TIB-26-023
Nov 6, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T
TIB-26-023
Nov 6, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFT WHEN HIGH IDLE SPEED OF ENGINE IS EXCEEDED DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CALIBRATION OF TRANSMISSION FOR-ENGINE. MODELS 2010-2012 T660, T700 AND T
TIB-44-024
Jul 18, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KENWORTH: REGARDING UPDATE INFORMATION FOR ENGINE BRAKE AND THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION RETURN RANGE, WHICH WAS TOO NARROW TO ENGAGE AND ENGINE BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING. *PE
TIB-44-024
Jul 18, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
KENWORTH: REGARDING UPDATE INFORMATION FOR ENGINE BRAKE AND THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION RETURN RANGE, WHICH WAS TOO NARROW TO ENGAGE AND ENGINE BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING. *PE
TIB-E-055
Jul 9, 2012
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE
TIB-E-053
Jun 21, 2012
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
TIB-E-053
Jun 21, 2012
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
TIB-E-056
May 17, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KENWORTH (PACCAR): ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF HC DOSER SHIELDS AND/OR EGR CLEANING FOR CHASSIS. *PE
TIB-43-027
Mar 5, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ON THE CHASSIS, CERTIFIED CLEAN IDLE DECALS WERE MISTAKENLY INSTALLED AND NEED TO BE REMOVED. *PE
TIB-34-041
Jan 26, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION FOR AFTERTREATMENT, PMCI OR RELATED ISSUES, CAUSED BY CORROSION FOR WATER IN FUEL (WIF) SENSOR, AT ENGINE HARNESS J175 CONNECTOR. *PE
TIB-E-046
Jan 24, 2012
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ORIGINAL STYLE OIL FILTER CAP SYSTEM IS BEING REPLACED BY AN IMPROVED OIL FILTER CAP LOCK SYSTEM. *PE
TIB-E-050
Jan 23, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND THE HC DOSER FITTING INSTALLED FOR AFTER AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT. *PE
TIB-E-050
Jan 23, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND THE HC DOSER FITTING INSTALLED FOR AFTER AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT. *PE
TIB-E-018
Dec 3, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: CURRENT OIL MODULES ON THE ENGINES HAVE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. *RM
TIB-43-024
Nov 21, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION IN BULLETIN PERTAINING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE DERATE BY WHICH THE DEF FILTERS ARE CLOGGED AND/OR CONTAMINATED DEF IS IDENTIFIED. *PE
TIB-43-23
Nov 8, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR NOX SENSOR REPAIRS SHOULD INCLUDE SYSTEM UPDATES FOR CHASSIS OPERATING IN CONDITIONS WHICH RESULT IN MOISTURE RELATED SENSOR FAILURES WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE PROTECTION EXHAUST DESIGN FOR REAR NOX SENS
TIB-43-22
Oct 31, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BULLETIN REFERS TO THE DUAL EXHAUST REAR NOX SENSOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN. TO DIVERT MOISTURE FROM THE REAR (SCR OUTLET) NOX SENSOR THERE IS A NEW DESIGN FOR EXHAUST ELEMENT.
TIB-45-042
Oct 31, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KENWORTH: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO UPDATING THE ENGINE ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FOR NEW PRODUCTIVE ENGINES. EMISSIONS LABEL WITH REQUIRED CLARIFICATION. *PE
TIB-45-042
Oct 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO UPDATING THE ENGINE ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FOR NEW PRODUCTIVE ENGINES. EMISSIONS LABEL WITH REQUIRED CLARIFICATION. *PE
TIB-E-045
Oct 17, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT WILL BENEFIT FROM SOFTWARE UPDATES. *PE
TIB-E-047
Sep 26, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KENWORTH TRUCK: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CORRECT EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL FOR THE PACCAR MX ENGINE IS MISSION ON THE IDENTIFIED CHASSIS. *PE
TIB-42-49
Sep 9, 2011
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH: CERTAIN MODEL TRUCKS WILL HAVE AN INCOMPLETE DEAERATION WHEN RADIATOR IS DRAINED AND THEN REFILLED DUE TO AN IMPROPER COOLANT LINE ROUTING. *PE
TIB-E037
Aug 29, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
KENWORTH: POWER STEERING PUMP SPOOL VALVE DOES NOT MEET QUALITY STANDARDS. THERE MAY BE A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR HARD STEERING AT IDLE. *RM
TIB-44-19
Aug 12, 2011
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
PACCAR: WATER MAY SEEP BETWEEN THE WIRE INSULATION AND POTTING OF THE FUEL SENSOR. THERE MAY BE AN ERRATIC FALSE WARNING OF WATER IN FUEL. *RM
TIB-44-19
Aug 12, 2011
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PACCAR: WATER MAY SEEP BETWEEN THE WIRE INSULATION AND POTTING OF THE FUEL SENSOR. THERE MAY BE AN ERRATIC FALSE WARNING OF WATER IN FUEL. *RM
TIB-E039
Aug 5, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR: SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION. *RM
TIB-E039
Aug 5, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR: SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION. *RM
TIB-16-033
Aug 5, 2011
021243 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
PACCAR: SHACKLE LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE PREMATURE CRACKING AND/OR A POSSIBLE BROKEN SHACKLE LINK. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH SHACKLE LINKS MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. *RM
TIB-34-038
Aug 5, 2011
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PACCAR: THE SECONDARY FOG LAMPS WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE IN CAB SWITCH. *RM
TIB-34-038
Aug 5, 2011
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
PACCAR: THE SECONDARY FOG LAMPS WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE IN CAB SWITCH. *RM
TIB-03-042
Aug 5, 2011
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PACCAR: THE FUEL SENSORS MIGHT NOT HAVE A SEALANT PLUG WHICH COULD LEAD TO WATER INTRUSION, CORROSSION, AND FALSE READINGS. *RM
TIB-02-113
Aug 5, 2011
220000 SEATS
PACCAR INC: FIRE TRUCK SEAT HEIGHT SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *RM
TIB-42-043
Aug 1, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. *RM
TIB-42-48
Jul 6, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR. *RM
TIB-13-32
Jun 17, 2011
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR: VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING REAR AXLE CAMSHAFT BRACES. *RM
TIB-E-033
Jun 7, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER TORQUE TO THE ENGINE COOLANT FILTER WHICH COULD LEAD TO LEAKING AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. *RM
TIB-E-032
May 24, 2011
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM
TIB-E-032
May 24, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM
TIB-E-020
Mar 28, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR: A COOLANT SIEVE MUST BE REMOVED AT THE FIRST ENGINE OIL CHANGE. *RM
TIB-E-029
Mar 24, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: THERE MAY BE FALSE TORQUE READINGS AND A POTENTIAL FOR LOOSENING AND/OR LEAKS OF THE DOSER SUPPLY LINE SWIVEL NUT. THIS IS DUE TO IT NOT BEING LUBRICATE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY. *RM
TIB-E-027027
Mar 8, 2011
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PACCAR: FUEL LINE ROUTING PROCEDURE. *RM
TIB-43-019
Feb 22, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEED PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED AND RETROFITTED WITH PRODUCTION PARTS. *RM
SB-43-018
Feb 18, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEED PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED AND RETROFITTED WITH PRODUCTION PARTS. *RM
43-020
Feb 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEEDS TO HAVE PRODUCTION PARTS INSTALLED AND PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED. *RM
TIB-E-023
Jan 27, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE HAVE BEEN UPDATES TO THE ENGINE SOFTWARE. *RM
TIB-E-023
Jan 27, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE HAVE BEEN UPDATES TO THE ENGINE SOFTWARE. *RM
TIB-E-019
Dec 16, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: SOFTWARE UPDATES HAVE RESULTED IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON. *RM
TIB-E011
Dec 15, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM
TIB-26-019
Dec 15, 2010
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PACCAR: THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH MOUTNING BOLTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAY CRACK. THERE MAY BE NOISE, VIBRATION, OR DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. *RM
TIB-26-019
Dec 15, 2010
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
PACCAR: THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH MOUTNING BOLTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAY CRACK. THERE MAY BE NOISE, VIBRATION, OR DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. *RM
TIB-E-017
Dec 2, 2010
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PACCAR: THERE ARE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TEMPERATURE SENSORS. *RM
TIB-E-009
Dec 2, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
TIB-E-014
Dec 2, 2010
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
PACCAR: FUEL INJECTION LINE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM
TIB-E-014
Dec 2, 2010
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
PACCAR: FUEL INJECTION LINE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM
TIB-E-016
Dec 2, 2010
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
PACCAR: THE TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN UPDATED. *RM
TIB-E-016
Dec 2, 2010
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
PACCAR: THE TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN UPDATED. *RM
TIB-43-017
Oct 28, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH (PACCAR): CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT FOR MISSING EXHAUST GASKETS. CHASSIS LISTED MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITHOUT AN UPPER EXHAUST PIPE GASKET. EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES ONLY. *PE
TIB-E012
Oct 28, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
KENWORTH TRUCK: PACCAR MX ENGINE BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR WIRE CHAFING. CHASSIS WERE BUILT WITH WIRES FOR THE BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR THAT DO NOT MEET QUALITY STANDARDS WITH REGARD TO CHAFING, RUBBING OR RESISTANCE TO WEAR. RUBBING AND CHAFIN
TIB-99-018
Oct 1, 2010
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DOOR LABEL (GAWR, GVWR) REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. THE GROSS AXLE AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR AND GVWR RESPECTIVELY) LISTED ON THE DOOR CERTIFICATION LABEL, MAY
TIB-03-041
Sep 23, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ODOMETER MAY INACCURATELY RECORD MILEAGE. THE FOG LAMP CIRCUIT MAY NOT WORK WITH THE INSIDE SWITCH. SOME CHASSIS HAVE INACCURATE CHASSIS WEIGHT ON THE DOOR LABEL. *
TIB-02-108
Jul 23, 2010
220000 SEATS
KENWORTH TRUCK: BENCH SEAT CAMPAIGN. A SINGLE OCCUPANT SENSOR WAS INSTALLED IN TWO PERSON BENCH SEATS. DEPENDING UPON WHERE A PASSENGER(S) SITS, THE SENSOR MAY INDICATE THERE ARE NO PASSENGERS OR IT WILL INDICATE THERE ARE TWO PASSENGERS
KENWORTH T800 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T800 across all model years (1987, 2025).
318
Total Recalls
49
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KENWORTH T800 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2010 (current) | 11 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 19 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 25 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 13 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 12 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 10 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 12 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |