The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion, creating wear on the fuel tank over time.
The risk
Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install an anti-sail device to prevent the mud flap from contacting the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 22KWF.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2022, 2023 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2022 | 2 | 10 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2023 | 9 | 9 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; PACCAR Incorporated filed 154 campaigns in all.
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