CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Kenworth T680 has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).
2016 Kenworth T680 recalls
Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes
Certain Kenworth trucks were built with air tanks that do not hold enough air for the brake system.
Methane alarm may fail if power is lost, risking fire
Certain heavy-duty trucks have a wiring defect in the methane detection system.
Trucks May Take Longer to Release Brakes, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks with a 2.1m cab and WABCO 6S/6M antilock brake system with drum brakes were built with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve.
ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.
Trucks Missing Side Reflectors Can Be Harder to See
Certain heavy trucks built from 2013 to 2015 with side extender marker lights lack the required reflex reflectors on those extenders.
ABS Warning Light May Not Show Loss of Anti-Lock Braking
On certain trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power without the dashboard ABS warning light coming on.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
A castellated nut on the steer axle may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen on certain 2016 Kenworth trucks equipped with specific Spicer steer axles.
Spotlight Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Cab Fire
A short circuit in the spotlight wiring on certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may not be adequately protected.
Plastic fuel tee fittings may leak, creating fire risk
The plastic fuel tee fittings on certain heavy-duty trucks may leak fuel.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
Certain 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions may keep the reverse gear engaged after the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
The engine control module (ECM) in certain heavy trucks built in mid-2015 may short circuit.
Brake Air Lines May Be Reversed, Risking Loss of Braking
Some 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks built between February 16 and March 9, 2015 may have the primary and secondary service brake air lines connected in reverse at the SR-7 spring brake valve.
Hazard lights may stop flashing after braking
On certain Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680 and T880 trucks, the daytime running lights do not switch off when the hazard warning lights are on.
Loose Rear Wheels Could Separate and Cause a Crash
Some 2016 Kenworth heavy trucks built between February 1, 2015 and April 20, 2015 may have rear wheels that were not properly torqued during assembly.
Alternator cable can chafe and cause a fire
The alternator charge cable on these trucks may rub against a metal freon discharge line.
Rear axle may starve wheel bearings of lubricant, risking fire or crash
Certain 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks built between November 17, 2014 and January 5, 2015 have Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may not circulate enough lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Most common 2016 Kenworth T680 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
SEAT BELT CABLE BECOMES FRAYED AND BREAKS. WILL BREAK COMPLETELY IF IN AN ACCIDENT. WITH NOTHING HOLDING DRIVER IN DRIVER WILL BECOME INJURED AND POSSIBLY DEATH. REPLACE WITH A BETTER CONSTRUCTED DEVICE
DRIVER DRIVING DOWN ROAD I-35 TRUCK DEVELOPED MASSIVE AIR LEAK AND BRAKES APPLIED COULD NOT RELASE BRAKES ALONG SIDE OF INTERSTATE SERVICE CALL FOUND HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER
HAVE SOMEONE REMOTELY HACKING INTO ECM BOARD TURNING OFF THINGS ON TRUCKS HAD FREIGHTLINER YEARS BACK THEY KEPT REMOTELY SHUTTING OFF OPT IDLE AN JAKE BRAKE HAD INTERNATIONAL IN 2014 THEY THREW ON TRAILER BRAKES TRYING TO WRECK TRUCK STRAIGHTENED OUT THEN THEY DID AGAIN IN SNOW STORM? ON I-80 IN IOWA *BF *TR
THERE ARE NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS ON QUANTUM'S WEBSITE, WWW.QTWW.COM , UNDER PRODUCTS AND SERVICE BULLETINS THAT SAY MANY DIFFERENT PARTS OF THEIR FUEL SYSTEMS WILL FAIL. IT ALSO STATES THAT THEIR BRACKET SYSTEM HOLDING THE TANKS IN PLACE WILL ALLOW THE HIGH PRESSURE TANKS TO MOVE LATERALLY THAT COULD CAUSE A RUPTURE IN THE FUEL LINES OR THE TANK ITSELF. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM TO HAVE THE PARTS REPLACED AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO CHANGE THEM OR TELL ME HOW I CAN MAKE MY SYSTEMS SAFE FOR MY EMPLOYEES TO OPERATE. I HAVE A HUGE CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF MY EMPLOYEES WHILE OPERATING THESE SYSTEMS UNTIL THE PARTS THAT WILL POSSIBLY FAIL HAVE BEEN REPLACED. IN ADDITION THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING TH
THE DEFROST DOORS IN THE T680 IS WEAK AND BREAKS OFTEN LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT ANY DEFROST CAUSING HIS VISIBILITY TO DECREASE IN AN UNSAFE MANNER. KENWORTH HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND REPAIR IT. WHEN I CONTACTED OUR DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER HE KNEW THE PART NUMBER OF THE REPLACEMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY FROM MEMORY AND STATED IN AN EMAIL BACK TO ME THAT KENWORTH HAS IDENTIFIED THE ISSUE AND IS WORKING TO FIX IT ON FUTURE MODELS. LABOR TO REPAIR THIS IS OVER $3000 AND THE PART IS ANOTHER $886. WE HAVE 12 OF THESE VEHICLES, SO FAR 5 OF THE 12 HAVE BROKEN LEAVING MORE THAN ONE DRIVER STRUGGLING TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY BEFORE HIS WINDOW FOGGED UP SO BAD HE BECAME UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TH
2016 Kenworth T680 questions
Does the 2016 Kenworth T680 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2016 Kenworth T680: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Methane alarm may fail if power is lost, risking fire; Trucks May Take Longer to Release Brakes, Raising Crash Risk; ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Trucks Missing Side Reflectors Can Be Harder to See. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kenworth T680?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Kenworth T680 has been fixed?
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