CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Kenworth T880 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2017 Kenworth T880 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear Display May Show Neutral While Truck Is in Drive or Reverse
The gear position display on certain trucks with an Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage automated transmission and a right-hand stalk shifter may show the wrong gear.
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.
Incorrect Air Brake Line Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
The brake control airline on certain Kenworth T800 and T880 trucks may be the wrong size.
Plastic fuel tee fittings may leak, creating fire risk
The plastic fuel tee fittings on certain heavy-duty trucks may leak fuel.
Engine May Stall Suddenly and Fail to Restart
The engine control module (ECM) in these trucks may short circuit.
Most common 2017 Kenworth T880 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO CONTINUE TO FLASH EVEN AFTER SELECTED. DASH INDICATOR LIGHT WILL RAPID FLASH BUT NOTHING OUTSIDE THE TRACTOR OR THE TRAILERS WILL ILLUMINATE. TRACTOR HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THEY "REFLASH" THE TRUCK CAB CONTROL COMPUTER BUT THAT HAS NEVER YET FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER MECHANICS AND TECHS SIMPLY SHRUG AND SAY IT IS A "KENWORTH THING" AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. THE COMPANY I WORK FOR HAS TWO OF THESE TRACTORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS ONLY ONE NUMBER APART AND BOTH TRACTORS HAVE THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND SOMETIMES THE TRACTOR WILL RUN SEVERAL DAYS AND NEVER FAIL TO ILLUMINATE THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THEN IT WILL SUDD
2017 Kenworth T880 questions
Does the 2017 Kenworth T880 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2017 Kenworth T880: Insufficient Air Tank Volume Can Weaken Brakes; Methane alarm may fail if power is lost, risking fire; ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Trucks Missing Side Reflectors Can Be Harder to See; Fuel line can burst on long downhill grades. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kenworth T880?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Kenworth T880 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.