KENWORTH T880 (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T880 trucks with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions due to air brake system issues that could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must contact Kenworth for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling specific 2012-2018 Kenworth T880 trucks that have a potential air brake system issue. This could cause longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free repairs to fix the brake system. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225107-kenworth-t880-2018-recall-air-brake-system-may-cause-longer.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225107-kenworth-t880-2018-recall-air-brake-system-may-cause-longer · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V322000
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“Kenworth T880 (2018) Recall: Air Brake System May Cause Longer Stopping Distance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225107-kenworth-t880-2018-recall-air-brake-system-may-cause-longer. Based on NHTSA recall #17V322000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V322000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air brake system may have an incorrectly sized airline, causing delays in brake application. This imbalance could lead to longer stopping distances, increasing the chance of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2018 Kenworth T880 trucks with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential longer stopping distances.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Kenworth T880 truck was manufactured between 2012 and 2018 and has Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The recall covers vehicles that failed to meet federal air brake safety standards.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kenworth
Call 1-425-828-5000 to schedule a free air brake system repair with a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air brake system may have an incorrectly sized airline, causing delays in brake application and longer stopping distances, which could increase crash risk.
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your Kenworth T880 truck was manufactured between 2012 and 2018 and has Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 to arrange a free air brake system repair with a dealer.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V322000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 17V322000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWB. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V322000 (May 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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