2024 KENWORTH T800
4 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs
24V908000 Dec 3, 2024
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
24V043000 Jan 25, 2024
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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.
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.
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 24PB... Read more
23V717000 Oct 26, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Consequence
An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 KENWORTH T800
6 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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
23KWK
Mar 1, 2024
150000 SEAT BELTS
Safety Recall Repair parts and procedures are now available. On certain Kenworth model years 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900 trucks with Sears Atlas 70 or 80 series seats, a spacer was installed on the seatbelt mounting assembly. In
23KWK
Mar 1, 2024
220000 SEATS
Safety Recall Repair parts and procedures are now available. On certain Kenworth model years 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900 trucks with Sears Atlas 70 or 80 series seats, a spacer was installed on the seatbelt mounting assembly. In
23KWK
Mar 1, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall Repair parts and procedures are now available. On certain Kenworth model years 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900 trucks with Sears Atlas 70 or 80 series seats, a spacer was installed on the seatbelt mounting assembly. In
23KWK
Nov 28, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
Safety Recall Interim Notification On certain Kenworth model year 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900 trucks with Sears Atlas 70 or 80 series seats, an additional spacer was installed on the seatbelt mounting assembly. In a severe colli
23KWK
Nov 28, 2023
220000 SEATS
Safety Recall Interim Notification On certain Kenworth model year 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900 trucks with Sears Atlas 70 or 80 series seats, an additional spacer was installed on the seatbelt mounting assembly. In a severe colli
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 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 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 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 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 |