Kenworth T680 (2019) Recall: Fuel Line Burst Risk
PACCAR recalls 2019 Kenworth T680 trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines due to potential fuel line bursts causing leaks and engine stalling. Owners must contact PACCAR for free fuel pump screen replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T680 trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines because a fuel line could burst during downhill driving, causing leaks and engine stalling. This poses a risk of crashes if the vehicle cannot restart. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224093-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224093-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V657000
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“Kenworth T680 (2019) Recall: Fuel Line Burst Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224093-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V657000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V657000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain driving conditions like long downhill grades, the fuel pump cooling circuit screen can become restricted. This may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks on the road and sudden engine stalling without warning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Kenworth T680 trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines are affected. Drivers on long downhill grades face the highest risk of fuel line bursts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a Cummins ISX15 engine and was manufactured between 2017-2019. The recall covers Kenworth T680 models and specific Peterbilt trucks.
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What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR
Call 1-940-591-4220 to get free replacement of the fuel pump cooling circuit screen.
What NHTSA says to do
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V657000 (September 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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