Kenworth T280 recalls
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Kenworth T280; the most recent was received 2026-07-27 (Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
All Kenworth T280 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V485000 | 2026-07-27 | Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, wh… |
| 25V436000 | 2025-06-26 | Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles… |
| 25V041000 | 2025-01-29 | Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Switch | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The exter… |
| 25V014000 | 2025-01-16 | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet ca… |
| 24V915000 | 2024-12-09 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. … |
| 24V433000 | 2024-06-12 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly Do Not Drive | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assem… |
| 24V233000 | 2024-03-27 | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, whi… |
| 24V190000 | 2024-03-20 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter st… |
| 24V044000 | 2024-01-25 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may … |
| 24V017000 | 2024-01-15 | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the m… |
| 23V661000 | 2023-09-29 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delaye… |
| 23V617000 | 2023-09-05 | Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses … |
| 23V504000 | 2023-07-21 | Power Train › Driveline | PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange … |
| 23V087000 | 2023-02-15 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connect… |
| 22V631000 | 2022-08-17 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engi… |
| 22V547000 | 2022-07-28 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536… |
| 22V424000 | 2022-06-15 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS mal… |
| 22V425000 | 2022-06-15 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may sli… |
| 21V00N000 | 2021-12-29 | Electrical System › Wiring | 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 T2… |
| 21V601000 | 2021-08-03 | Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from t… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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