Warning
Kenworth and Others Recalled: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #24V915000Brakes
Kenworth and Others Recalled: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Kenworth T680
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Kenworth T680
- 2024 Kenworth T880
- 2024 Peterbilt 548
- 2024 Peterbilt 579
- 2024 Peterbilt 567
- 2024 Peterbilt 389
Recall Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Consequence
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Kenworth T680 involving service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module, reported on December 9, 2024. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database