TSB: KENWORTH 520, 579, T680, T880, T880B (2021–2024)

Bulletin 46-003 — February 17, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID46-003
ManufacturerKENWORTH
Models520, 579, T680, T880, T880B
Model Years2021–2024
Date IssuedFebruary 17, 2023
Date Added to NHTSANovember 9, 2023
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected18 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

A software fix for model 520EV that are not equipped with ESP (Stability Control) is now available. The currently available soft ware, part number:SCM_1p5_BC_R5p00_003, will address issues caused by software version R5.00_002 that affect Pe

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 520 2024 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
KENWORTH T680 2024 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T880 2024 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2023 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
PETERBILT 579 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T680 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T680 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T880 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2022 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
PETERBILT 579 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T680 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T880 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 520 2021 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
KENWORTH T680 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T880 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH T880B 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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 (46-003) 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.