Kenworth T700 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Kenworth T700 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T700 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Kenworth T700 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth T700 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 Kenworth T700 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T700 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Kenworth T700 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Kenworth T700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Kenworth T700 | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Kenworth T700 recalls
- Oct 9, 201515V641000Equipment290 vehiclesPeterbilt 579, Peterbilt 587 and 1 more model
The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking…
- Jan 24, 201414V013000Seat belts10,414 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, Peterbilt 325 and 24 more models
When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch.
- Dec 5, 201313V612000Exterior lighting5,087 vehiclesKenworth C500, T170 and 10 more models
In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring.
- Aug 20, 201212V407000Power train535 vehiclesKenworth T400, T600 and 3 more models
Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
- Jan 30, 201212V026000Service brakes, air15,932 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, Peterbilt 330 and 19 more models
In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage.
- Aug 1, 201111V388000Trailer hitches10 vehicles2011 Kenworth T700
During the trailer coupling process, it is possible for a driver to partially close the fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel around the trailer kingpin without the fifth wheel…
- Jul 21, 201111V380000Electrical system211 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and 8 more models
The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
- Feb 23, 201111V127000Fuel system, other4,664 vehiclesPeterbilt 384, Peterbilt 386 and 13 more models
The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil…