2021 Kenworth T440 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Kenworth T440 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Kenworth T440 recalls

Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 24V915Dec 9, 2024220,764 vehicles affected

The electronic control unit (ECU) that runs the anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and collision mitigation system can receive electrical noise or a weak signal.

Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes

Recall 24V145Feb 23, 2024936 vehicles affected

Certain Kenworth trucks were built with air tanks that do not hold enough air for the brake system.

Fuel hose may leak, creating a fire risk

Recall 21V601Aug 3, 2021688 vehicles affected

Certain trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines may have a fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head that can leak.

Fuel leak from rail assembly can cause fire

Recall 21V391May 26, 2021612 vehicles affected

A sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes.

Most common 2021 Kenworth T440 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2022-03-15, Service Brakes
While driving the factory floor mat can slide under the rear of the brake pedal while it is being applied. Once pedal is released it will still hold brake pressure causing brakes to remain engaged while still allowing vehicle to move down the road in turn causing brakes to heat up and either lockup/ catch fire or once cooled become inoperable. We have heat marks on exterior of front drums and pads were glazed over.

2021 Kenworth T440 questions

Does the 2021 Kenworth T440 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Kenworth T440: Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk; Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Fuel hose may leak, creating a fire risk; Fuel leak from rail assembly can cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kenworth T440?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Kenworth T440 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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