KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Suspension
Paccar recalls 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with rear axles lacking oil, risking wheel separation and crashes. Free repairs available by contacting Kenworth customer service.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Paccar is recalling 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks because the rear axles might not have oil, which could cause wheels to separate from the axle and lead to crashes. Owners should get their axles checked for oil and repairs done if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79758-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-suspension-oil-missing-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79758-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-suspension-oil-missing-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V176000
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“Kenworth T680 (2020) Recall: Suspension Oil Missing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79758-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-suspension-oil-missing-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V176000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V176000).
Why it’s dangerous
Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub, and axle shafts can wear out. This may cause a wheel end to separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without oil in the rear axles are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Kenworth T680 truck has oil in the rear axles. The recall started April 16, 2019, and applies to trucks sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kenworth Customer Service
Call 1-425-828-5888 to get your truck inspected for oil in the rear axles.
Get Axle Inspection
Kenworth dealers will check your rear axles for oil; if missing, they'll inspect and replace damaged parts.
What NHTSA says to do
Paccar will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will inspect all of the rear axles for the presence of oil. If no oil is present, the wheels ends will be removed and the bearings, hub and axle shaft will be inspected for damage. If excessive wear or heat damage is evident, the components will be replaced, as necessary. Oil will then be added per the axle specifications. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 19KWA.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear axles may not contain oil, which can cause the bearings, hub, and axle shafts to wear and separate the wheel end from the axle, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
This recall applies to 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks. Check if your rear axles have oil; the recall started April 16, 2019.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 to get your truck inspected for oil in the rear axles. If oil is missing, repairs will be done for free.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V176000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 19V176000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Paccar will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will inspect all of the rear axles for the presence of oil. If no oil is present, the wheels ends will be removed and the bearings, hub and axle shaft will be inspected for damage. If excessive wear or heat damage is evident, the components will be replaced, as necessary. Oil will then be added per the axle specifications. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 19KWA. 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 #19V176000 (May 3, 2019)
- 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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