KENWORTH 2012 KENWORTH T880 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 KENWORTH T880
Brand
KENWORTH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2012 KENWORTH T880 vehicles due to service brakes, air issues. An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026