Kenworth T880 (2017) Recall: Engine Stall Risk
PACCAR recalls 2017 Kenworth T880 trucks with defective engine control modules that may cause sudden engine stalls without warning, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2017 Kenworth T880 trucks that have a defective engine control module. This part can cause the engine to stall without warning and may not restart, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226113-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226113-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V426000
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“Kenworth T880 (2017) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226113-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V426000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V426000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine control module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly and not restart. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Kenworth T880 trucks with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines manufactured between March 9, 2016 and April 26, 2016 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face a risk of sudden engine stalls without warning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Kenworth T880 was manufactured between March 9, 2016 and April 26, 2016. The vehicle has a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine and a defective engine control module.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Owners should call Cummins at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 to schedule a free replacement of the defective engine control module.
What NHTSA says to do
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (Peterbilt).
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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 #16V426000 (October 6, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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