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.
March 27, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2012–2018 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
March 5, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2020 Suspension recall
Hazard: Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 21, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2018–2019 Power Train recall
Hazard: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
December 7, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 16, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2013–2019 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 21, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2017–2019 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 22, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2016–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 1, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2015–2018 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
May 31, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2019 Power Train recall
Hazard: Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.
May 11, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2018 Wheels recall
Hazard: Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 22, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2018 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 16, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2012–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 15, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2015–2018 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
May 26, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2016 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 22, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2011–2016 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 22, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2016 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.
May 26, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2013–2015 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
May 11, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2016 Wheels recall
Hazard: If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 8, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2011–2016 Visibility recall
Hazard: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
April 7, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2015–2016 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
April 3, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2015–2016 Power Train recall
Hazard: Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
January 30, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2015 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
December 29, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2015 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
November 10, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
November 7, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2014–2015 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
February 18, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2014–2015 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
January 30, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2014 Power Train recall
Hazard: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 29, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2013–2014 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
January 24, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth, Peterbilt 2014 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
January 14, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Kenworth 2011–2014 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.