Kenworth T440 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Kenworth T440, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Dec 9, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth C500B, 2023–2025 Kenworth T280, 2022–2023 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
24V915000 · 221K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 23, 2024Crash risk2009–2021 Kenworth C500, 2009–2020 Kenworth T370, 2012–2021 Kenworth T440 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
24V145000 · 936 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 17, 2022Crash risk2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370, 2023 Kenworth T280 and 18 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
22V631000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 28, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Kenworth C500, 2022–2023 Kenworth T170, 2022–2023 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — 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, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V547000 · 48K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 25, 2022Crash risk2018–2020 Kenworth T270, 2018–2020 Kenworth T370, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 16 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
22V277000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 29, 2021Fire risk2020 Kenworth T270, 2021 Kenworth T280, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 5 other models — Electrical System
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 T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
21V00N000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 3, 2021Fire risk2021–2022 Kenworth T270, 2021–2022 Kenworth T280, 2021–2022 Kenworth T370 and 7 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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 the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
21V601000 · 688 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2021Fire risk2018–2021 Kenworth T270, 2018–2021 Kenworth T370, 2018–2021 Kenworth T440 and 10 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V391000 · 612 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 13, 2021Crash risk2022 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T470, 2022 Kenworth T800B and 1 other model — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
21V262000 · 53 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 27, 2019Crash risk2012 Kenworth T440, 2018 Peterbilt 348 — Exterior Lighting
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. (Osco Tank & Truck Sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 Peterbilt 348 and 2012 Kenwoth T440 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V243000 · 16K units · Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc.
- Dec 21, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Kenworth C500, 2018–2019 Kenworth T270, 2018–2019 Kenworth T370 and 14 other models — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
18V931000 · 26K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 22, 2017Crash risk2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V593000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 4, 2016Crash risk2017 Kenworth K370, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T370 and 10 other models — Tires
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
16V803000 · 202 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 22, 2015Crash risk2011–2016 Kenworth T440, 2011–2016 Kenworth T470, 2011–2016 Kenworth T660 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
15V458000 · 13K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 22, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660 and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
15V457000 · 334 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2015Fire risk2010–2016 Kenworth T440, 2010–2016 Kenworth T800, 2010–2016 Kenworth W900 and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V309000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 8, 2015Fire risk2011–2016 Kenworth 963, 2011–2016 Kenworth C500, 2011–2016 Kenworth C540 and 8 other models — Visibility
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
15V271000 · 105K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 29, 2014Fire risk2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440 and 11 other models — Parking Brake
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
14V810000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 7, 2014Crash risk2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T270 and 15 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
14V486000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 18, 2014Fire risk2014–2015 Kenworth T440, 2014–2015 Kenworth T660, 2014–2015 Kenworth T800 and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V086000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 24, 2014Crash risk2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth T170 and 23 other models — Seat Belts
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V013000 · 10K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 14, 2014Crash risk2011–2014 Kenworth T440 — Power Train
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year Kenworth T440 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2010, through September 23, 2013 and equipped with Allison transmissions, Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, and NAMUX2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable.
14V008000 · 85 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 5, 2013Crash risk2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270 and 9 other models — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
13V612000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 10, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Kenworth T440 — Equipment
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T440 trucks manufactured July 19, 2012, through March 20, 2013. The tread plate is installed on the entry steps such that it does not align with the cab door opening. As such, it leaves a section of the step without sufficient slip prevention.
13V243000 · 19 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 30, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Kenworth T170, 2012–2013 Kenworth T270, 2012–2013 Kenworth T370 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V026000 · 16K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 10, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Kenworth T440 — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T440 TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND FEBRUARY 9, 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE REQUIRED IN THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND CONNECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE OMISSION OF THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY ALLOW THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND RELEASE TIMING TO EXCEED THE THRESHOLD OF 0.75 SECONDS BY 1/10TH OF A SECOND, THEREBY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETY STANDARD.
11V281000 · 3 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 7, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth T170, 2011 Kenworth T270 and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T270/370, T440/T470, T800, T660, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND JANUARY 28, 2011. CERTAIN CAST IRON SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSINGS, WHICH TRANSMIT BRAKING FORCE FROM THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE, MAY INCLUDE A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION OF THE HOUSING DUE TO AN ERROR DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE CROSS SECTION STRUCTURE AND CAUSE THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING TO FRACTURE.
11V157000 · 280 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 29, 2010Crash risk2011 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470 and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, AND T470 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ONE OF THE FOUR HARNESS SPADE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHASSIS LOAD CENTER MAY BECOME COMPLETELY UNSEATED. A COMPLETELY UNSEATED CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A POWER LOSS TO A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
10V452000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED