Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2022 Kenworth T180 recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2022 Kenworth T180. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.

4recalls

0owner complaints

14+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2022 Kenworth T180. Check your T180 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2022 Kenworth T180 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Power Train · NHTSA 24V190000
Mar 20, 2024Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever and Linkage:Column Shift
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Risk
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Full recall details for 24V190000 →
Visibility · NHTSA 24V017000
Jan 15, 2024Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Risk
A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWA and 24PBA.
Full recall details for 24V017000 →
Power Train · NHTSA 22V425000
Jun 15, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Problem
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
Risk
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
Full recall details for 22V425000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 22V424000
Jun 15, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk
An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWC and 22PBC.
Full recall details for 22V424000 →

2022 Kenworth T180 complaints and service bulletins

Kenworth has issued at least 14 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (8)
Power Train (5)
Engine (2)
Back Over Prevention (1)
Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
Service Brakes (1)

Read Kenworth T180 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

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2022 Kenworth T180 recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2022 Kenworth T180. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.

4recalls

0owner complaints

14+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2022 Kenworth T180. Check your T180 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2022 Kenworth T180 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Power Train · NHTSA 24V190000

Mar 20, 2024Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever and Linkage:Column Shift

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

Full recall details for 24V190000 →

Visibility · NHTSA 24V017000

Jan 15, 2024Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Risk: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWA and 24PBA.

Full recall details for 24V017000 →

Power Train · NHTSA 22V425000

Jun 15, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Problem: PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
Risk: A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.

Full recall details for 22V425000 →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 22V424000

Jun 15, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWC and 22PBC.

Full recall details for 22V424000 →

2022 Kenworth T180 complaints and service bulletins

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (8)

Power Train (5)

Engine (2)

Back Over Prevention (1)

Engine and Engine Cooling (1)

Service Brakes (1)