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Kenworth Recalls

236 recalls on record · June 24, 1968 to September 2, 2025 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles

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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.

September 2, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2024–2026 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
March 24, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2020–2026 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
December 9, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2021–2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: 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.
December 2, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2024–2025 Power Train recall
Hazard: Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 23, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2025 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
June 12, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2025 Steering recall
Hazard: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 27, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2025 Steering recall
Hazard: Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 23, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2009–2024 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
January 25, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2024 Steering recall
Hazard: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
January 15, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2022–2024 Visibility recall
Hazard: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 26, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2018–2024 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
September 29, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2020–2024 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
September 5, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2023–2024 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
September 5, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2023 Power Train recall
Hazard: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 18, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2023 Steering recall
Hazard: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 4, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2022–2023 Structure recall
Hazard: Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
July 28, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2022–2023 Steering recall
Hazard: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 15, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2021–2023 Power Train recall
Hazard: A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 15, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2022–2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 25, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2018–2020 Steering recall
Hazard: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
December 29, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2016–2022 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
August 3, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2021–2022 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
July 20, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2022 Visibility recall
Hazard: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 13, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2022 Power Train recall
Hazard: Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 17, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2021–2022 Engine recall
Hazard: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
September 28, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2016–2021 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 14, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 16, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2020 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 1, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2020 Visibility recall
Hazard: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
April 5, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2018–2020 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.