Kenworth T800 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
134 recalls found for the Kenworth T800 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 33 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Kenworth T800 recalls
- 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.
- Oct 23, 202424V789000Fuel system, diesel5,690 vehiclesPeterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 7 more models
The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
- Feb 23, 202424V145000Service brakes, air936 vehiclesKenworth T800, C500 and 8 more models
The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system.
- Jan 25, 202424V043000Steering68 vehiclesPeterbilt 367, Peterbilt 389 and 6 more models
The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
- Oct 26, 202323V717000Seat belts3,841 vehiclesKenworth W900, T800 and 2 more models
An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
- Apr 25, 202222V277000Steering17,641 vehiclesPeterbilt 330, Peterbilt 337 and 17 more models
The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
- May 26, 202121V391000Fuel system, diesel612 vehiclesPeterbilt 337, Peterbilt 348 and 11 more models
The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Aug 26, 202020V506000Power train1,097 vehiclesPeterbilt 348, Peterbilt 365 and 9 more models
The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.