KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls certain 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with air brakes that may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Owners must have air tanks checked by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with air brakes that have insufficient air volume, which can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for free air tank repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79764-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-insufficient-air-volume-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79764-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-insufficient-air-volume-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V145000
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“Kenworth T680 (2020) Recall: Insufficient Air Volume Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79764-kenworth-t680-2020-recall-insufficient-air-volume-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V145000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V145000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air tanks in these trucks hold less air than required for safe braking. This can cause the brakes to fail during heavy use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face a higher risk of crashes due to reduced braking performance.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a Kenworth T680 model from 2020. The recall covers specific years and models listed in the official notice.
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Free Repair
Dealers will install the correct air volume tanks at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air tanks in these trucks have insufficient air volume, which can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is a 2020 Kenworth T680 model. The recall covers specific years and models listed in the official notice.
What should I do if I have this truck?
Contact a PACCAR dealer for free installation of the correct air volume tanks to fix the issue.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V145000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 24V145000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD. 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 #24V145000 (February 23, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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