KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks with electrical issues that could cause loss of speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software by December 16, 2022.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks because their electrical system may freeze and stop displaying critical safety information like speed and warning lights. This could increase the risk of a crash if drivers don't see important alerts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80973-kenworth-t680-2022-recall-electrical-system-may-cause-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80973-kenworth-t680-2022-recall-electrical-system-may-cause-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V779000
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“Kenworth T680 2022 Recall: Electrical System May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80973-kenworth-t680-2022-recall-electrical-system-may-cause-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V779000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V779000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electrical system may freeze and stop showing speed and warning lights. This means drivers might not see important alerts, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update may face increased crash risk due to missing critical safety information.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks. The recall covers vehicles with the PACCAR recall numbers 22KWK and 22PBK.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Kenworth or Peterbilt customer service to get the free software update by December 16, 2022.
December 16, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK.
Questions people ask
Why is my Kenworth T680 being recalled?
The electrical system may freeze and stop displaying critical safety information like speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is a 2022 Kenworth T680 with PACCAR recall numbers 22KWK or 22PBK.
What should I do if I have the affected truck?
Contact Kenworth or Peterbilt customer service to get the free software update by December 16, 2022.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V779000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 22V779000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK. 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 #22V779000 (October 17, 2022)
- 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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