The worst 2022 Kenworth T180 problems
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Recalls 4
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V190000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V017000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V424000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V425000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Kenworth T180 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 24PBE_24KWE RH Shift Stalk Update Warranty section has been updated with revised verbiage for picture...
- The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector
- The new 2.1m day cab lift tools, a Level 3 mandatory tool, are now available to order.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The...
- Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be...
- Cummins TSB 210203 has been updated to remove the PACCAR suction side fuel filter part number from Table 1...
- The parts section has been updated for clarity
- New tools are required to support PACCAR TX-8 / ZF transmissions
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How many recalls does the 2022 Kenworth T180 have?
4 recalls, covering power train, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
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