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  Safety Recalls of Kenworth T440 Vehicles

There have been 21 safety recalls for the Kenworth T440. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth T440.

NHTSA Recall #: 24V915000; Dec. 9, 2024

safety systems that depend on the ecu (automatic traction control, abs, electronic stability control, active cruise control, and collison mitigation system) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Kenworth C500b, 2025 Kenworth C500b, 2023 Kenworth T280, 2024 Kenworth T280, 2025 Kenworth T280, 2022 Kenworth T370, 2023 Kenworth T370, 2021 Kenworth T380, 2022 Kenworth T380, 2023 Kenworth T380, 2024 Kenworth T380, 2025 Kenworth T380, 2021 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T440, 2023 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T480, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2024 Kenworth T480, 2025 Kenworth T480, 2021 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2024 Kenworth T680, 2025 Kenworth T680, 2021 Kenworth T800b, 2022 Kenworth T800b, 2023 Kenworth T800b, 2024 Kenworth T800b, 2025 Kenworth T800b, 2021 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2024 Kenworth T880, 2025 Kenworth T880, 2021 Kenworth W900b, 2022 Kenworth W900b, 2023 Kenworth W900b, 2024 Kenworth W900b, 2025 Kenworth W900b, 2021 Kenworth W990, 2022 Kenworth W990, 2023 Kenworth W990, 2024 Kenworth W990, 2025 Kenworth W990, 2021 Peterbilt 337, 2022 Peterbilt 337, 2023 Peterbilt 337, 2021 Peterbilt 348, 2022 Peterbilt 348, 2023 Peterbilt 348, 2022 Peterbilt 365, 2023 Peterbilt 365, 2024 Peterbilt 365, 2025 Peterbilt 365, 2022 Peterbilt 367, 2023 Peterbilt 367, 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2025 Peterbilt 367, 2021 Peterbilt 389, 2022 Peterbilt 389, 2023 Peterbilt 389, 2024 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Peterbilt 389, 2022 Peterbilt 520, 2023 Peterbilt 520, 2024 Peterbilt 520, 2025 Peterbilt 520, 2024 Peterbilt 536, 2025 Peterbilt 536, 2023 Peterbilt 537, 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2025 Peterbilt 537, 2021 Peterbilt 548, 2022 Peterbilt 548, 2023 Peterbilt 548, 2024 Peterbilt 548, 2025 Peterbilt 548, 2021 Peterbilt 567, 2022 Peterbilt 567, 2023 Peterbilt 567, 2024 Peterbilt 567, 2025 Peterbilt 567, 2021 Peterbilt 579, 2022 Peterbilt 579, 2023 Peterbilt 579, 2024 Peterbilt 579, 2025 Peterbilt 579, 2024 Peterbilt 589, 2025 Peterbilt 589
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 peterbilt and kenworth vehicles, equipped with bendix ec80 advanced electronic control units (ecu). please see the recall report for a complete list of models.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V145000; Feb. 23, 2024

insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Kenworth C500, 2010 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2013 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth C500, 2016 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth C500, 2018 Kenworth C500, 2019 Kenworth C500, 2020 Kenworth C500, 2021 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2009 Kenworth T660, 2010 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2019 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T680, 2021 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2024 Kenworth T680, 2009 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2019 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2021 Kenworth T800, 2022 Kenworth T800, 2023 Kenworth T800, 2024 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2017 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2019 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2021 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2009 Kenworth W900, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2017 Kenworth W900, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2019 Kenworth W900
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2021 kenworth c500, 2014-2016 kenworth t440, 2009-2015 kenworth t660, 2015-2024 kenworth t680, 2009-2024 kenworth t800, 2013-2023 kenworth t880, and 2009-2019 kenworth w900 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V547000; Jul. 28, 2022

a fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Kenworth C500, 2023 Kenworth C500, 2022 Kenworth T170, 2023 Kenworth T170, 2022 Kenworth T270, 2023 Kenworth T270, 2022 Kenworth T280, 2023 Kenworth T280, 2022 Kenworth T370, 2023 Kenworth T370, 2022 Kenworth T380, 2023 Kenworth T380, 2022 Kenworth T440, 2023 Kenworth T440, 2022 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T470, 2022 Kenworth T480, 2023 Kenworth T480, 2022 Kenworth T680, 2023 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T800, 2023 Kenworth T800, 2022 Kenworth T880, 2023 Kenworth T880, 2022 Kenworth W900, 2023 Kenworth W900, 2022 Kenworth W990, 2023 Kenworth W990, 2022 Peterbilt 325, 2023 Peterbilt 325, 2022 Peterbilt 330, 2023 Peterbilt 330, 2022 Peterbilt 337, 2023 Peterbilt 337, 2022 Peterbilt 348, 2023 Peterbilt 348, 2022 Peterbilt 365, 2023 Peterbilt 365, 2022 Peterbilt 367, 2023 Peterbilt 367, 2022 Peterbilt 389, 2023 Peterbilt 389, 2022 Peterbilt 520, 2023 Peterbilt 520, 2022 Peterbilt 536, 2023 Peterbilt 536, 2022 Peterbilt 537, 2023 Peterbilt 537, 2022 Peterbilt 548, 2023 Peterbilt 548, 2022 Peterbilt 567, 2023 Peterbilt 567, 2022 Peterbilt 579, 2023 Peterbilt 579
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t170, t270, t280, t370, t380, t440, t470, t480, t680, t800, t880, w900, w990, c500, and 2022-2023 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V277000; Apr. 25, 2022

fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Kenworth T270, 2019 Kenworth T270, 2020 Kenworth T270, 2018 Kenworth T370, 2019 Kenworth T370, 2020 Kenworth T370, 2018 Kenworth T440, 2019 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T440, 2018 Kenworth T470, 2019 Kenworth T470, 2020 Kenworth T470, 2018 Kenworth T660, 2019 Kenworth T660, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2019 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T800, 2019 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2019 Kenworth T880, 2020 Kenworth T880, 2018 Kenworth W900, 2019 Kenworth W900, 2020 Kenworth W900, 2018 Kenworth W990, 2019 Kenworth W990, 2020 Kenworth W990, 2018 Peterbilt 330, 2019 Peterbilt 330, 2020 Peterbilt 330, 2018 Peterbilt 337, 2019 Peterbilt 337, 2020 Peterbilt 337, 2018 Peterbilt 348, 2019 Peterbilt 348, 2020 Peterbilt 348, 2018 Peterbilt 365, 2019 Peterbilt 365, 2020 Peterbilt 365, 2018 Peterbilt 367, 2019 Peterbilt 367, 2020 Peterbilt 367, 2018 Peterbilt 389, 2019 Peterbilt 389, 2020 Peterbilt 389, 2018 Peterbilt 520, 2019 Peterbilt 520, 2020 Peterbilt 520, 2018 Peterbilt 567, 2019 Peterbilt 567, 2020 Peterbilt 567, 2018 Peterbilt 579, 2019 Peterbilt 579, 2020 Peterbilt 579
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Recall Summary: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t880, t800, w900, w990; and 2018-2020 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V593000; Sep. 22, 2017

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2016 Peterbilt 220, 2016 Peterbilt 320, 2016 Peterbilt 325, 2016 Peterbilt 330, 2016 Peterbilt 337, 2016 Peterbilt 348, 2016 Peterbilt 365, 2016 Peterbilt 367, 2016 Peterbilt 382, 2016 Peterbilt 384, 2016 Peterbilt 386, 2016 Peterbilt 389, 2016 Peterbilt 389G, 2016 Peterbilt 567, 2016 Peterbilt 579, 2016 Peterbilt 587
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V803000; Nov. 4, 2016

A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Kenworth K370, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T370, 2017 Kenworth T440, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T800, 2017 Peterbilt 330, 2017 Peterbilt 337, 2017 Peterbilt 348, 2017 Peterbilt 367, 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Peterbilt 567, 2017 Peterbilt 579
Component: TIRES
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth k370, t270, t370, t440, t660, t800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V458000; Jul. 22, 2015

If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2013 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T680, 2012 Kenworth T680, 2013 Kenworth T680, 2014 Kenworth T680, 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2011 Kenworth T880, 2012 Kenworth T880, 2013 Kenworth T880, 2014 Kenworth T880, 2015 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T880
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl).... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V457000; Jul. 22, 2015

A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth W900
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an sr-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V309000; May. 26, 2015

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2010 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2010 Kenworth W900, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900, 2008 Peterbilt 320, 2009 Peterbilt 320, 2010 Peterbilt 320, 2011 Peterbilt 320, 2012 Peterbilt 320, 2013 Peterbilt 320, 2014 Peterbilt 320, 2015 Peterbilt 320, 2008 Peterbilt 337, 2009 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 337, 2011 Peterbilt 337, 2012 Peterbilt 337, 2013 Peterbilt 337, 2014 Peterbilt 337, 2015 Peterbilt 337, 2008 Peterbilt 348, 2009 Peterbilt 348, 2010 Peterbilt 348, 2011 Peterbilt 348, 2012 Peterbilt 348, 2013 Peterbilt 348, 2014 Peterbilt 348, 2015 Peterbilt 348, 2008 Peterbilt 365, 2009 Peterbilt 365, 2010 Peterbilt 365, 2011 Peterbilt 365, 2012 Peterbilt 365, 2013 Peterbilt 365, 2014 Peterbilt 365, 2015 Peterbilt 365, 2008 Peterbilt 382, 2009 Peterbilt 382, 2010 Peterbilt 382, 2011 Peterbilt 382, 2012 Peterbilt 382, 2013 Peterbilt 382, 2014 Peterbilt 382, 2015 Peterbilt 382, 2008 Peterbilt 384, 2009 Peterbilt 384, 2010 Peterbilt 384, 2011 Peterbilt 384, 2012 Peterbilt 384, 2013 Peterbilt 384, 2014 Peterbilt 384, 2015 Peterbilt 384
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V271000; May. 8, 2015

As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Kenworth 963, 2012 Kenworth 963, 2013 Kenworth 963, 2014 Kenworth 963, 2015 Kenworth 963, 2016 Kenworth 963, 2011 Kenworth C500, 2012 Kenworth C500, 2013 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth C500, 2016 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth C540, 2012 Kenworth C540, 2013 Kenworth C540, 2014 Kenworth C540, 2015 Kenworth C540, 2016 Kenworth C540, 2011 Kenworth C550, 2012 Kenworth C550, 2013 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2015 Kenworth C550, 2016 Kenworth C550, 2011 Kenworth T270, 2012 Kenworth T270, 2013 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T270, 2016 Kenworth T270, 2011 Kenworth T370, 2012 Kenworth T370, 2013 Kenworth T370, 2014 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T370, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2012 Kenworth T440, 2013 Kenworth T440, 2014 Kenworth T440, 2015 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470, 2012 Kenworth T470, 2013 Kenworth T470, 2014 Kenworth T470, 2015 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2011 Kenworth T660, 2012 Kenworth T660, 2013 Kenworth T660, 2014 Kenworth T660, 2015 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800, 2012 Kenworth T800, 2013 Kenworth T800, 2014 Kenworth T800, 2015 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2011 Kenworth W900, 2012 Kenworth W900, 2013 Kenworth W900, 2014 Kenworth W900, 2015 Kenworth W900, 2016 Kenworth W900
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kenworth T440 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 9, 2024   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 220,972
Feb. 23, 2024   Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank 697
Jul. 28, 2022   Steering 47,513
Apr. 25, 2022   Steering:critical Fasteners 17,641
Sep. 22, 2017   Steering 17,737
Nov. 4, 2016   Tire 202
Jul. 22, 2015   Exterior Lighting:headlights 12,551
Jul. 22, 2015   Air Brake 334
May. 26, 2015   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 4,823
May. 8, 2015   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 104,807
Dec. 29, 2014   Parking Brake:conventional:air 1,623
Aug. 7, 2014   Diesel Fuel System 2,045
Feb. 18, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2,019
Jan. 24, 2014   Seat Belt 10,414
Jan. 14, 2014   Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch 85
Dec. 5, 2013   Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 5,087
Jun. 10, 2013   Equipment 19
Jan. 30, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 15,932
May. 10, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 3
Mar. 7, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters 280
Sep. 29, 2010   Exterior Lighting 3,040


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kenworth T440 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2023 Kenworth T440 2
2022 Kenworth T440 2
2021 Kenworth T440 1
2020 Kenworth T440 1
2019 Kenworth T440 1
2018 Kenworth T440 1
2017 Kenworth T440 1
2016 Kenworth T440 6
2015 Kenworth T440 7
2014 Kenworth T440 9
2013 Kenworth T440 6
2012 Kenworth T440 7
2011 Kenworth T440 7
2010 Kenworth T440 1