Kenworth T480 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
22 recalls found for the Kenworth T480 in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kenworth T480 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Kenworth T480 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 Kenworth T480 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 Kenworth T480 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 Kenworth T480 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 Kenworth T480 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 Kenworth T480 | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Kenworth T480 recalls
- Oct 21, 202626V700000Fuel system, diesel26,729 vehiclesPeterbilt 548, Kenworth T280 and 7 more models
The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Jul 27, 202626V485000Electrical system5,925 vehiclesPeterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537 and 10 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Jun 26, 202525V436000Exterior lighting56,260 vehiclesPeterbilt 520, Peterbilt 536 and 14 more models
The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended.
- Jan 29, 202525V041000Electrical system, exterior lighting5,378 vehiclesKenworth T380, Peterbilt 536 and 7 more models
The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning.
- Jan 16, 202525V014000Vehicle speed control1,110 vehiclesPeterbilt 535, Peterbilt 536 and 6 more models
The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
- Dec 9, 202424V915000Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic220,764 vehiclesPeterbilt 389, Peterbilt 548 and 21 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Dec 3, 202424V908000Steering68 vehiclesPeterbilt 520, Peterbilt 567 and 6 more models
The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Dec 2, 202424V903000Power train29 vehiclesPeterbilt 548, Kenworth T380 and 3 more models
The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.