2017 KENWORTH T680

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 T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the inte

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

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 ve

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade,

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicl

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lo

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the dri

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may no

The contact owns a 2017 Kenworth T680 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: X-One Line Grip, Tire Size: 445/50R/22.5, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, on the Interstate 75, the second tire on the passenger’s side experienced a blowout. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control and the truck axle struck the second passenger’s side tire and rim. The contact drove the vehicle to Southern Tire Mart at Pilot, where the tire and the rim were replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 692,920.

Mileage: 692,920

The contact owns a 2017 Kenworth T680. The contact stated while driving downhill at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The "Engine Failure. Stop Vehicle" message and other messages were displayed. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed that fuel was leaking. The contact then turned off the ignition and the fuel stopped leaking. The contact then noticed that the fuel line that went from the fuel pump to the engine compartment had ruptured. The contact contacted an independent mechanic who arrived at the scene. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel line. The contact was able to start the vehicle and continued driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V657000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure.

Mileage: 457,000

REPAIRED FOR TRACTOR BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE COMPLAINT OF TRACTOR WILL NOT MOVE ROAD CALL FOR TRANSMISSION COMPLAINT NOT SHIFTING FOUND NOT A TRANS PROBLEM AND THAT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE IN DRIVING LANE, PINCHED OFF LINES TO GET TRUCK OUT OF TRAFFIC, REPLACED LEFT REAR HALDEX BRAKE CAN FOR LEAKING AIR CHECKED FOR FLAT SPOTS ON TIRE OK

Mileage: 146,811

DRIVER DRIVING DOWN HYWAY AND WHEEL END STARTED SMOKING, DRIVER STOPED AND FOUND HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER LEAKING AIR CAUSING BRAKE TO APPLY ON THIER OWN WHICH RESULTING IN 1 WHEEL END SMOKING THE BRAKES CHANGED OUT BRAKE CHAMBER AND ALL BURNT PARTS

Mileage: 190,416

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HYWAY WHEEL END STARTED SMOKING, DRIVER STOPPED AND FOUND HALDEX BRAKE CAN LEAKING AIR CAUSING THE BRAKES TO DRAG AND OVERHEAT

Mileage: 254,364

DRIVER DRIVING DOWN FLAT ROAD NEAR YUBA CITY CA, BRAKES STARTED SMOKING HEAT BLEW TIRE AND STARTED TIRES ON FIRE COMPLETE LOSS OF TRUCK AND TRAILER DEEMED HALDEX GOLD SEAL BRAKE CAN FAILURE THOUGHT TO HAVE CAUSED FIRE AND LOSS

Mileage: 205,893

DRIVER DRIVING DOWN FLAT HYWAY AND BRAKES STARTED SMOKING TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, FIRE DEPTMENT WAS ABLE TO GET THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL BEFORE TOTAL LOSS OF TRUCK AND TRAILER, 36,000 DAMAGE TO TRUCK PLUS THE DAMAGE TO TRAILER CALLED IN HALDEX TECH REP DURING INVESTIGATION FOUND LEFT REAR HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND CAUSING THE BRAKES TO DRAG AT HYWAY SPEEDS CAUSING THE WHEEL END FIRE, BRAKE CHAMBER WAS LATER REMOVED AND DISARMED AND INSPECTED AND FOUND SPRING HAD BROKEN PUNCTURING THE AIR DIAPHRAGM CAUSING THE FIRE AND LOSS KNOWN DEFECT WITH THIS GOLD SEAL HALDEX BRAKE SPRING

Mileage: 209,000

DRIVER DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN ILLIONOIS RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE WHEEL END BRAKES STARTED SMOKING WHEN BRAKE NOT DEPRESSED, DRIVER STOPPED FOUND BOTH TIRES IN TACT AND FULLY INFLATED THEN TIRES STARTED ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED TOTAL LOSS OF TRUCK TRAILER AND LOAD, CALLED IN FIRE TEAM DETERMINED HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER ON RIGHT REAR FAILED AND CAUSE THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM BRAKE DRUMS SHOWED EXTREME HEAT DURING THE INSPECTION RESULTING IN THE FIRE, JOINT INSPECTION WITH HALDEX REVELED KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE CHAMBER SPRING , BRAKE CHAMBER WAS DISARMED FOR INSPECTION AND WAS FOUND THE SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE DIAPHRAM CAUSING THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND UNCONTROLLABLE BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE DRIVING AT HYWAY SPEEDS, BROKEN PARKING SPRINGS IN THE HALDEX GOLD CHAMBER WITH NO KNOWN FIX

Mileage: 424,655

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KENWORTH T680. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS UPHILL, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANY DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Mileage: 117,000