Kenworth T680 (2019) Recall: Missing Reflex Reflectors Increase Crash Risk
PACCAR is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks with missing reflex reflectors that could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must contact PACCAR for free reflective tape installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling Kenworth T680 trucks from 2013 to 2019 that lack reflex reflectors, which are required by law for visibility. This could increase the risk of crashes with other drivers. Affected vehicles need free reflective tape installation to comply with safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224096-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-missing-reflex-reflectors-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224096-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-missing-reflex-reflectors-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V816000
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“Kenworth T680 (2019) Recall: Missing Reflex Reflectors Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224096-kenworth-t680-2019-recall-missing-reflex-reflectors-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V816000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V816000).
Why it’s dangerous
The missing reflex reflectors reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions. This increases the risk of collisions because the required reflective devices help vehicles be seen by others on the road.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with Kenworth T680 or T880 models from 2013-2019 that are over 30 feet long and have side extender mounted marker lamps without reflex reflectors are most at risk. These vehicles are used for commercial transport and may be involved in crashes due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Kenworth T680 or T880 truck (2013-2019) is over 30 feet long and has side extender mounted marker lamps without reflex reflectors. The recall covers vehicles that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
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What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR
Reach out to PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 to schedule free reflective tape installation for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
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 #18V816000 (November 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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