2011 Kenworth T800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

13 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Kenworth T800 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

13Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Kenworth T800 recalls

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.

ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk

Recall 20V199Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehicles affected

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.

Engine oil leak can cause fire in Peterbilt trucks

Recall 15V309May 26, 20154,823 vehicles affected

A part of the engine crankcase ventilation system, the 90-degree elbow on the vent tube assembly, can come loose from the breather when crankcase pressure runs too high.

Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire

Recall 15V271May 8, 2015104,807 vehicles affected

Water can leak into the windshield wiper motor on certain heavy trucks built between November 2010 and April 2015.

Service Brakes

Recall 13V573Nov 18, 201318 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Software

Recall 11V380Jul 21, 2011211 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

Recall 11V157Mar 7, 2011280 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 11V127Feb 23, 20114,664 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V601Nov 24, 201097 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper

Recall 10V535Oct 27, 2010417 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 10V452Sep 29, 20103,040 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 10V211May 10, 201022 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Kenworth T800 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2015-12-11, Service Brakes
BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING CLIP THAT WHEN IS UNSEATED OFF PROPER AREA, DROPS ONTO S-CAM SHAFT AND IN TURN CONTACTS WHEEL HUB ANBD CUTS INTO ALUMINUM WHEEL HUB. WAS CAUGHT BEFORE CUTTING ALL THE WAY THROUGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY. DRIVER WAS COMPAINING ABOUT SQUELING NOISE IN FRONT BRAKE ALL THE TIME.

2011 Kenworth T800 questions

Does the 2011 Kenworth T800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2011 Kenworth T800: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Engine oil leak can cause fire in Peterbilt trucks; Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire; Service Brakes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kenworth T800?

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 2011 Kenworth T800 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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