2020 Kenworth T800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2020 Kenworth T800 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2020 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.

Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in a Crash

Recall 23V717Oct 26, 20233,841 vehicles affected

A spacer may have been added to the joint connecting the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, leaving that connection unsecured.

Steering Arm Bolts May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 22V277Apr 25, 202217,641 vehicles affected

Fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle on the Dana D-Series front axle may fail.

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.

Loose Suspension Bolts Can Detach and Create Road Hazards

Recall 20V506Aug 26, 20201,097 vehicles affected

Some trucks have lower rear pivot bolts on the steerable lift axle suspension that are too short.

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.

Rear axle shaft may fracture, risking detached driveline

Recall 19V911Dec 19, 2019148 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks built in 2020 may have rear axle output shafts that were not heat treated properly during manufacturing.

Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Visibility and Creating Road Hazard

Recall 19V340May 1, 20193,907 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks may have upper mirror glass that can separate from the mirror carrier plate because of inadequate adhesion.

Rear Axles May Lack Oil, Risking Wheel Separation

Recall 19V176Mar 5, 201993 vehicles affected

Certain 2020 Kenworth heavy trucks may have rear axles that do not contain lubricating oil.

2020 Kenworth T800 questions

Does the 2020 Kenworth T800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2020 Kenworth T800: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in a Crash; Steering Arm Bolts May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering; Fuel leak from rail assembly can cause fire; Loose Suspension Bolts Can Detach and Create Road Hazards. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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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