TSB: KENWORTH 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 548, 567, 579, T380, T440, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990 (2020–2022)

Bulletin 02-168 — September 20, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID02-168
ManufacturerKENWORTH
Models337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 548, 567, 579, T380, T440, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990
Model Years2020–2022
Date IssuedSeptember 20, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 5, 2021
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected42 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Information Only - Rear axle Quarter Fenders with less than two inches of clearance between the top of the quarter fender and the bottom of the trailer/equipment are susceptible to damage. The lack of clearance could result in cracked/broke

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 367 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 389 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 548 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 567 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 579 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T380 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T440 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T680 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T800 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T880 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W900 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W990 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 337 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 348 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 365 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 367 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 389 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 548 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 567 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 579 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T380 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T440 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T680 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T800 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T880 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W900 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W990 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 337 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 348 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 365 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 367 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 389 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 548 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 567 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT 579 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T380 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T440 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T680 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T800 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH T880 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W900 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KENWORTH W990 2020 160000 STRUCTURE

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W990 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T8...
W990 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T8...
W990 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T8...
T880 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T8...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized KENWORTH dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (02-168) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.