CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Kenworth T680 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (3 reports).
2019 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.
Steering Arm Bolts May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering
Fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle on the Dana D-Series front axle may fail.
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.
Truck May Move Unexpectedly in Cold Weather, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T680 and T880 tandem axle trucks have a parking brake on a single axle and certain automated manual transmissions.
Clutch Part May Fail, Causing Unintended Vehicle Movement
An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail on certain trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions.
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.
Fuel line can burst on long downhill grades
Certain trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel pump cooling circuit screen that can become restricted, particularly during driving on long downhill grades.
Most common 2019 Kenworth T680 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
When I was driving on the highway the transmission fault error came on and my truck came to a stop on on the highway. It changed gears weirdly and kept the rpmâs high. Once it came to a stop I turned the truck off and on and it work fine. This has happened multiple times and a nationwide failure of the MTM and transmission is the cause of this. Many of my fellow drivers are having this same issues and are having to replace the whole transmission due to the MTM failing and destroying the transmission.
The Eaton 12 speeds that these trucks come equipped with are failing just after the warranty expires. Lots of drivers with the same problem.
We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter. The truck is 2019 T680 455,972 miles with engine Paccar MX-13. The truck is available fot inspection.
The contact owns a 2019 Kenworth T680. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, there was an abnormal popping noise detected and the vehicle decelerated and the fuel system detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the pump bolt had fractured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 432,549.
UNIT DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED CAUSING BRAKES TO SLOWLY APPLY WITHOUT OPERATOR BEING AWARE UNTIL SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM DRIVE AXLE BRAKES. THE LOW AIR PRESSURE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, STAYED HIGH ENOUGH NOT TO ILLUMINATE A LOW AIR WARNING. 2 INDEPENDENT FIRE INSPECTIONS PROVED THIS WAS A HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER FAILURE. THE CHAMBER WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND IT IS IN THE RANGE WHERE HALDEX HAD MANUFACTURING DEFECTS OF THE POWER COIL IN THE PARKING CHAMBER, HALDEX CONFIRMED THEY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE 3030 CHAMBER, AND NOT ISSUING A RECALL EVEN THOUGH PUBLIC SAFETY AS RISK. SPRING BRAKE BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE BRAKING
2019 Kenworth T680 questions
Does the 2019 Kenworth T680 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2019 Kenworth T680: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Steering Arm Bolts May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kenworth T680?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Structure (2), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Kenworth T680 has been fixed?
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