Kenworth T480 Recalls

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpec

On certain trucks, the exterior light switch could fail. If this happens, the hazard lights and the backlight for the instrument cluster display may not work. As a result, warnings

Issue: On certain trucks, the accelerator pedal could stick and cause the engine not to return to idle. Safety Risk: An engine that doesn't return to idle could cause a loss of con

On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, includ

Issue: On a small number of trucks, the steer axle wheel bearings may not have been manufactured with enough grease. As a result, the bearings could become damaged and overheat. No

On certain trucks, the ball stud on the drag link and/or tie rod may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.

On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could break and there could be a sudden increase in steering effort.

On certain trucks, the wiring in the right-hand shift stalk may not be properly connected. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission back into gear after coming to

On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.

On certain trucks, the glass for the side mirror(s) may not be properly attached. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.

On a small number of trucks, the trailer brakes may release too slowly when the brake pedal is released. Canadian regulations require trailer brakes to release within a certain tim

On certain trucks, the remote fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production. As a result, a fuel hose could disconnect and create a fuel leak. This could also cause the

On a small number of trucks, the bolts that attach the driveshaft may loosen. If this happens, the driveshaft could separate from the truck and cause a loss of power to the wheels.

On certain trucks, when the brake pedal is fully applied and released quickly, the pedal plunger could jam or disconnect from the brake valve. If this happens, there could be a los

On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This coul

On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.

On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.

Issue: On certain trucks, the hoses between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter may be defective and could leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins 2021